OSHA Inspection: JOSE BARRETO MARTOS

Issued

2017-09-20 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.    Located on the west side of a residential roof structure, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while standing on a steep pitch roof installing siding on the exterior residential structure and not utilizing an adequate fall protection system. Potential Fall Heights were measured to be 13'-4" with a roof pitch of 5/12.

Issued

2017-09-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(a)(2): Employers shall provide and install all fall protection systems required by this subpart for an employee, and shall comply with all other pertinent requirements of this subpart before that employee begins the work that necessitates the fall protection.    On August 17, 2017, located on the west side of a residential structure, the employer failed to install a fall protection system prior to an employee standing on a steep roof while installing siding on the exterior of the residential structure. Potential fall height was measured to be 13'-4" feet with a roof pitch of 5/12.