OSHA Inspection: COLL CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Nov 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $2,173

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 October 4, 2017 located on the north side of a residential roof structure, an employee was observed performing masonry work to the exterior structure while standing on the roof without the use of any fall protection system. . Potential fall height was measured to be 9'-4" with a roof pitch of 4/12.

Issued

Nov 9, 2017

Abate by

Dec 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $2,173

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 October 4, 2017, located on the north side of an exterior residential structure, the employer failed to install a fall protection system prior to an employee performing masonry work while standing on a low pitch residential roof. Potential fall height was measured to be 9'-4" with a roof pitch of 4/12.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.