OSHA Inspection: NAUTA CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Feb 9, 2018

Abate by

Mar 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,268 · Current $2,134 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.    On January 31, 2018, located on the north side of a residential structure, an employee was installing siding onto the exterior structure while standing on a low pitch roof as there were no frequent and regular inspections being performed by a competent person to ensure the job-site, materials and equipment such as residential fall protection systems and/or devices were being maintained and utilized in a safe condition. Potential fall height measured to be 11'-1". Roof pitch measured to be 4 in 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.

Issued

Feb 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $21,341 · Current $15,792 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 January 31, 2018, located on the north side of a residential roof structure, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while performing siding work from a low pitch roof not utilizing an adequate fall protection system. Potential Fall heights were measured to be 11'-1" with a roof pitch of 4/12.    Nauta Construction was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) which was contained in OSHA inspection numbers:       1) 1217393 Repeat Citation 2, Item 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 5/05/2017, with respect to a workplace located at 2740 Red Tail Lane, Mason OH 45040.    2) 1070097 Repeat Citation 1, Item 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 9/21/2015,with respect to a workplace located at 4098 Fairfield Falls, Fairfield, OH 45011.