OSHA Inspection: FRANCISCO ZUNIGA

Issued

Feb 7, 2017

Abate by

Feb 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

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. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.   a. On or before January 19, 2017, where an employee was working on the roof of the house, the employees were not protected from falls, thereby being exposed to a 12 foot fall hazard.  b. On or before January 19, 2017, where employees were working on the roof of the house, the employees were not effectively protected from falls while rope using ascenders and non-safety rated harnesses, thereby being exposed to a 12 foot fall hazard.

Issued

Feb 7, 2017

Abate by

Feb 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $2,716

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(e)(2): Positioning devices shall be secured to an anchorage capable of supporting at least twice the potential impact load of an employee's fall or 3,000 pounds (13.3 kN), whichever is greater.  a. On or before January 19, 2017, where employees were working on the roof of the house, the ropes used for positioning were tied directly around the roof trusses, thereby exposing the employees to a 12 foot fall hazard.

Issued

Feb 7, 2017

Abate by

Feb 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $2,716

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.  a. On or before January 19, 2017, where employees were working on the roof of the house, the employees were not trained on fall hazards or the correct procedures to be followed to minimize the fall hazards, thereby being exposed to a 12 foot fall hazard.