OSHA Inspection: TWIN PINES CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Sep 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $12,600 · Current $12,600

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 using fall protection while working on the roof of a new residential home.    The Employer was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29CFR1926.501(b)(13) which was contained in OSHA Inspection 315431676, Citation Number 2, Item Number 1, issued on 09/30/2011 by the North Boston Office.