OSHA Inspection: KUHN'S HOME IMPROVEMENTS, LLC

Issued

2013-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5600.00 · Current $5600.00

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.  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.    (a) The employee was not using fall protection when conducting roofing work. The employee was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 14'.    Kuhn's Home Improvements, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313524845, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on February 11, 2010, with respect to a workplace location at 142 HWY 99, Mukwonago, WI 53149.

Issued

2013-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3200.00 · Current $3200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):     When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.    (a) An extension ladder was not at least 3' above the landing surface. The ladder was being used for access and egress for the roof of a residential building.      Kuhn's Home Improvements, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313524845, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on February 11, 2010, with respect to a workplace location at 142 HWY 99, Mukwonago, WI 53149.