OSHA Inspection: DOVER BAY HOMES AND IMPROVEMENTS, INC.

Issued

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1051(a): Stairway(s) or ladder(s) were not provided at all personnel points of access where there was a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, or no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist was provided:    (a) The employer did not ensure that an employee had a means of access and egress for a break in elevation over 19". The employee was exposed to a fall hazard.

Issued

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $3000.00 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.  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 employer did not ensure that employees were using fall protection when conducting roofing work on a residential building. The employees were exposed to a fall hazard.    Dover Bay Homes and Improvements, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315122085, citation number 01, item number 01 and was affirmed as a final order on August 17, 2011, with respect to a workplace location at 2801 Huron Lane, Waukesha, WI 53189.