OSHA Inspection: JOSE MORA

Issued

Jan 12, 2018

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $1,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): It shall be the responsibility of the employer to initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.  a. On or before December 20, 2017 where employees were working at heights of 12 feet, 3 inches, the employer failed to maintain a fall protection program, thereby exposing the employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Jan 12, 2018

Abate by

Jan 25, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $1,940 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 December 20, 2017 where employees were installing siding to the exterior of a house while working from the porch roof, the employees were not protected from falls, thereby being exposed to a 12 foot, 3 inch fall hazard.