OSHA Inspection: SELLE CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

2017-10-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $2173.00

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 or about October 3, 2017 at the 204 - 206 Jacquot Road, Hortonville, Wisconsin jobsite; fall protection was not utilized when installing roof sheeting exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

2017-10-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2): The employer shall assure that each employee has been trained, as necessary, by a competent person qualified in the areas outlined in 29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2)(i) - (viii):  On or about October 3, 2017 at the 204-206 Jacquot Road, Hortonville, Wisconsin jobsite; employees installing roof sheeting on a 5/12 pitch residential roof were exposed to fall hazards and were not provided training which would have enabled them to recognize the hazards of falling, provide them with the procedures to follow to minimize the hazards, or the applicable OSHA requirements for fall protection.