OSHA Inspection: TRINITY EXTERIORS, INC

Issued

2013-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $2520.00

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.  Job site located at 4408 N 138th Street, Omaha, NE 68164-Employee working at the site engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above a lower level was not protected from falling with the use of a guard rail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system.  The employee was on the site and had been on the roof and was aware that the sub contractor working on the roof were not tied off as welll as himself.