OSHA Inspection: BIRLEW ROOFING LLC

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

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 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 11 Sept 2014, Four employees of Birlew Roofing were engaged in roofing activities of a residential building located at 1277 Harmony Lake Drive, Saint Peters, MO. Three employees were not properly utilizing fall protection, to prevent falls while working on a steep slope with a 6/12 pitch at a working height of 30-40 feet.