OSHA Inspection: MANTHEI/PAYNE ROOFING, LLC

Issued

Sep 26, 2014

Abate by

Oct 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,600 · Current $2,800 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 were not 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 August 11, 2014, employees were tearing off and installing shingles on a residential roof and were not protected from falling to lower levels.            Manthei/Payne Roofing, LLC  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 945216, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 12/19/13, with respect to a workplace located at 815 S. Washington St. Janesville, WI 53545.