OSHA Inspection: CASSIE HERNANDEZ

Issued

2017-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $3803.00

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.  On June 6, 2017 at 1157 Lancashire, Beavercreek Township, a two story home under construction, a roofer was exposed to a 18 ft. fall hazard while installing roof sheathing on a 12/12 pitch roof without utilizing any fall protection.

Issued

2017-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $2716.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladders shall be used only for the purpose for which they were designed.  On June 6, 2017 at 1157 Lancashire, Beavercreek Township, a two story home under construction, a framer was exposed to a fall hazard while installing weatherproof materials on the front of the home using a 8 ft. portable step ladder in the closed position not how the portable step ladder was designed to be used.

Issued

2017-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $2716.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a)(1)(iii): The proper construction, use, placement, and care in handling of all stairways and ladders;  The employer had trained employees in the proper use of an 8' Werner portable fiberglass step ladder while installing weatherproof materials on the front of the two story home at 1157 Lancashire, Beavercreek Township, on June 6, 2017.