OSHA Inspection: ENRIQUE SARMIENTO

Issued

2015-07-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 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 about May 19, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing siding operations from the roof, twenty four (24) feet ten (10) inches above the ground, were not protected from falling, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.