OSHA Inspection: FRANCISCO PALOALTO HERNANDEZ

Issued

Jul 14, 2016

Abate by

Jul 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): 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 at various areas of the 5 in 12 to 6 in 12 steep sloped residential roof deck structure employees were observed performing roofing work associated work activities without conventional fall protection and were exposed to unprotected sides or edge perimeter exterior fall hazards in excess of 19 feet.

Issued

Jul 14, 2016

Abate by

Jul 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.   Located at various areas of the 5 in 12 to 6 in 12 steep sloped residential roof deck structure employees were observed performing roofing work associated work activities without conventional fall protection who were not trained or knowledgeable of the procedures or regulations to be followed to minimize those hazards.