OSHA Inspection: KAPEL CARPENTRY

Issued

2013-01-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $952.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):     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.    On or about October 29, 2012, an employee without fall protection was performing roofing activities on a low-sloped roof over six feet above the lower level.