OSHA Inspection: FRANCISCO BURALCABA

Issued

Aug 20, 2013

Abate by

Sep 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $2,520

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 were not protected from falling 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 14132 142nd Ave, Omaha, NE (Benz Place)-Employees engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above a lower level were not protected from falling with the use of a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system. Employees were wearing a full body harness but were not tied off with the use of a raope and rope grab system.