OSHA Inspection: LUCIO PEREZ

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Dec 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $9,959

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.   Each employee on a steep pitch roof, with unprotected sides and edges, was not protected from falling by any form of fall protection. The employer does not require the use of complete and properly installed fall protection during roofing work. This violation was most recently observed at W1716 Bender Rd. Sheboygan, WI, where 7 employees were not protected from fall hazards of 9' from the eave to the ground.  To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that its employees performing roofing work are protected from falls, and that no employee is allowed onto a roof more than 6' above a lower level without adequate fall protection. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a description of how these steps protect its employees from fall hazards.