OSHA Inspection: KEVIN HAYSLIP

Issued

Dec 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $2,662 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 Nov. 21, 2017, located on the north side of a commercial roof structure, two employees were observed performing roofing work while not utilizing a fall protection system. Potential fall heights were measured to be greater than 12 feet above the concrete surface below.   (B) On Nov. 21, 2017, located on the northwest side of a commercial roof structure, one employee was observed performing roofing work while not utilizing a fall protection system. Potential fall heights were measured to be greater than 8 feet above the concrete surface below.

Issued

Dec 13, 2017

Abate by

Jan 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,141 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer. If the employer relies on training conducted by another employer or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate rather than the date of actual training.  (A) The employer did not have written certification of fall protection training for employees observed performing roofing work on a commercial roof while not utilizing a fall protection system and exposed to potential fall heights in excess of 12 feet.  (B) The employer did not have written certification of fall protection training for employees observed performing roofing work on a commercial roof while not utilizing a fall protection system and exposed to potential fall heights in excess of 8 feet.

Issued

Dec 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $2,662 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.  On Nov. 21, 2017, located on the north side of a commercial roof structure, employees were observed using an 18 foot extension ladder to gain roof access. The ladder did not extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface.