OSHA Inspection: MORENO'S SIDING

Issued

Feb 14, 2013

Abate by

Feb 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,700

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)     On or about January 18, 2013, at the worksite, the employer did not ensure that employees were provided and used fall protection while working from the rear deck/terrace area, at heights greater than six feet, thereby exposing employees to an approximate 11 foot fall hazard.

Issued

Feb 14, 2013

Abate by

Mar 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $1,020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(c):   "Retraining." When the employer has reason to believe that any affected employee who has already been trained does not have the understanding and skill required by paragraph (a) of this section, the employer shall retrain each such employee. Circumstances where retraining is required include, but are not limited to, situations where:  29 CFR 1926.503(c)(3):   Inadequacies in an affected employee's knowledge or use of fall protection systems or equipment indicate that the employee has not retained the requisite understanding or skill.          a)     On or about January 18, 2013, at the workplace, the employer did not ensure that employees perfoming work from the deck/terrace area were clear on the requirements for the use of fall protection when working at heights greater than six feet.