OSHA Inspection: BURKLOW CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2016-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5280.00 · Current $0.00 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 March 15, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing roofing operations approximately ten (10) feet above the ground were not protected from falls, thereby exposing the employee to fall hazards.    The Burklow Construction, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315157859, citation number 2, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on June 8, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 435 S. Prarie, Bradley, IL  60915.