OSHA Inspection: ISLAS CARPENTRY, LLC

Issued

Jan 10, 2017

Abate by

Jan 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $3,741

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 along various areas of the building #6 residential structure employees were observed performing roof deck sheeting associated work activities on a pitched roof deck with unprotected perimeter exterior sides or edges without conventional or alternative fall protection systems and were exposed to fall potentials in excess of 21 feet.

Issued

Jan 10, 2017

Abate by

Jan 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $3,741

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 along various areas of the building #6 residential structure employees were observed without conventional or alternative fall protection systems performing roof sheeting associated activities who were not trained or knowledgeable of the procedures or regulations to minimize those hazards.