OSHA Inspection: KELSEY LEISURE

Issued

Dec 11, 2017

Abate by

Dec 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $1,901 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.    a. On or before November 8, 2017 where employees were working from the roof of the pool house, the employees were not protected from falls, thereby being exposed to a 11 foot fall hazard.

Issued

Dec 11, 2017

Abate by

Dec 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.    a. On or before November 8, 2017 where employees were working from the roof, the employees were not trained in the recognition of fall hazards or the procedures to be followed in order to minimize those hazards.