OSHA Inspection: HIDDEN VALLEY CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Oct 16, 2012

Abate by

Oct 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $5,600 · Current $3,360 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.    1) Jobsite, Hadley Lane - Employees conducting framing operations were exposed to fall hazards of approximately twenty (20) feet without the use of conventional or alternative methods of fall protection. Observed on or about July 27, 2012.    Hidden Valley Construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314227166 citation number 1 item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on September 16, 2010 with respect to a workplace located at Fallbrook Lane, Lot 7, Glenn Mills.