OSHA Inspection: REUBEN ROMERO

Issued

Apr 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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.  On or about March 17, 2014, at 1000 Rosewood Creek Drive, Troy, a two-story home, two roofers were exposed to an 8 ft. fall hazard while removing roof shingles on 10/12 pitch garage roof without utilizing any fall protection.

Issued

Apr 3, 2014

Abate by

May 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2)(ii): The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspecting the fall protection systems to be used;  On March 17, 2014, at 1000 Rosewood Creek Drive, Troy, a two-story home, the employer had not provided training to employees on the correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling and inspecting the fall arrest harness and rope grab systems while performing roofing work on the steep pitch roof.