OSHA Inspection: DO IT ALL CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

2015-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

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:  Located on the north and south side of a residential structure roof, employees were observed removing and installing roofing materials while not utilizing an adequate fall protection system. Potential fall heights were measured to be 8'-8" and the roof pitch was measured to be of 2/12.