OSHA Inspection: RUSTAM ERZHANOV

Issued

Sep 28, 2017

Abate by

Oct 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.   On July 25, 2017, there were no frequent and regular inspections being performed by a competent person to ensure the jobsite, materials and equipment such as residential fall protection systems and/or devices were being maintained and utilized in a safe condition.

Issued

Sep 28, 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.  On July 25, 2017, located throughout a residential roof structure, an employee was observed performing roofing work on a steep pitch roof while not utilizing a fall protection system. Potential fall heights were measured to be greater than 16 feet with a roof pitch of 6 in 12.

Issued

Sep 28, 2017

Abate by

Oct 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

General-duty citation text

1926.503(a)(1): "Training Program." 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.   The employer did not provide a training program for an employee that was observed performing roofing work on a steep pitch residential roof while not utilizing a fall protection system and exposed to potential fall heights in excess of 16 feet.