OSHA Inspection: JIMMY SELINAS ROOFING

Issued

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

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.    At the jobsite located at 407 N. Locust St., Peabody KS:  Employees engaged in re-roofing activities from a 3:12 pitch roof were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 8 feet from the eave of the residence to the ground below in that fall protection was not provided and utilized.