OSHA Inspection: RYSZARD GACEK

Issued

Mar 24, 2017

Abate by

Apr 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $2,280 Reduced

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.     On or about February 22, 2017, an employee performing framing operations at a residential property was exposed to a fall of 23.4 feet when the employer failed to ensure that fall protection was utilized.      Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Mar 24, 2017

Abate by

Apr 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $1,620 Reduced

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.    On or about February 22, 2017, an employee performing framing operations at a residential property was exposed to a fall hazards of 23.4' while working on the upper level with no fall protection when the employer failed to ensure employees were adequately trained to recognize the hazards associated with falls.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).