OSHA Inspection: UNLIMITED CARPENTRY, LLC

Issued

Dec 11, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $1,200 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 November 17, 2017, an employee was exposed to a fall distance of approximately 14 feet while installing siding on the front porch roof of the house located at 1529 Ruth Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio.