OSHA Inspection: BRIONES ROOFING, LLC

Issued

Dec 11, 2017

Abate by

Jan 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $10,140 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. 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 September 5, 2017 fall protection was not utilized while performing roofing activities on a residential roof.  Employee(s) were exposed to an approximate 16 feet fall hazard.

Issued

Dec 11, 2017

Abate by

Jan 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment shall be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached, or shall be designed, installed, and used as follows:  On or about September 5, 2017 at the 116 Lincoln Ave., Sheboygan jobsite; three Guardian temper anchors were not installed as required by the manufacturer exposing employees to fall hazards.