OSHA Inspection: BRASIL & SONS REMODELING

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29CFR1926.451(g)(i): Each employee on a ladderjack scaffold was not provided with fall protection.    Workisite: Fall protection was not provided for employees working from a ladderjack scaffold in excess of 20 feet.

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(k)(1):     Platforms shall not exceed a height of 20 feet (6.1 m).    Worksite: The working platform of the ladderjack scaffold was more than 20ft above the ground.

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $2,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):     "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.  Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.    Worksite: Employees were not provided with fall protection while working on the roof of a 3 story home.