OSHA Inspection: BRIAN EGAN

Issued

2012-12-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 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.          a)     At the worksite, the employer did not ensure that employees were provided and used fall protection while performing framing work from the outer top plate area of residential condominiums being built, thereby exposing employees to an approximate 21 foot fall hazard.