OSHA Inspection: DO RITE HOME REMODELING CO., INC.

Issued

2014-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $0.00 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:  a) On or July 10, 2014 - at a jobsite located at 10334 Milford Avenue, Westchester, IL. - employees performing residential roofing activities on roof with a 4:12 pitch were exposed to falls due to the presence of unprotected sides/edges, thereby exposing the employees to fall hazards of approximately eight (8) feet seven (7) inches.