OSHA Inspection: ADAN MARCOS

Issued

Jan 31, 2017

Abate by

Feb 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $2,716

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 about January 24, 2017, at the Village at Olentangy Crossing residential site, building 14, employees performing roofing activities on the roof  were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems, thereby exposing employees to a fall hazard of 9 feet, 10 inches to 15 feet.