OSHA Inspection: AMDA CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC

Issued

2015-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1900.00 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:    Located on the North West side of a residential structure, two employees were observed performing roofing work on a steep roof not utilizing any fall protection and exposed to a potential fall height in excess of 24 feet.