OSHA Inspection: GUZZO & GARNER CUSTOM HOMES

Issued

2016-06-28 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.  a. On May 31, 2016, employees were working on framing the single family residential home and observed working on elevated surfaces without fall protection, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards of 10 to 20 feet.

Issued

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $2400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1051(a): A stairway or ladder shall be provided at all personnel points of access where there is a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, and no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist is provided.  a. On May 31, 2016, an employee was observed climbing down the trusses from the top plate, no ladder was in the area, thereby exposing the employee to a fall hazard of 10 feet.