OSHA Inspection: KS SEGUNDO FRAMING, INC.

Issued

2018-02-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $2328.00 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.     a) Lot 9, Roof: On or about August 16, 2017 and at times prior the employer exposed employees to falls of 15 ft. 6 in. while performing framing work from an 8 in 12 pitch roof without ensuring they used fall protection.       b) Lot 9, Interior stairway: On or about August 16, 2017 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to falls of up to 22 ft. 11 in. while using an unguarded stairway to access the second story of the building.