OSHA Inspection: DONLEY GUTTER COMPANY, LTD

Issued

Aug 14, 2018

Abate by

Aug 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $11,382 · Current $6,829 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 July 12, 2018, where an employee was working from the second floor of the house, the employee was not protected from falls, thereby being exposed to a 20 foot fall hazard.    b. On or before July 12, 2018, where an employee was working from the first story roof at the back of the house, the employee was not protected from falls, thereby being exposed to a 10 foot fall hazard.      Donley Gutter Company was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1148457, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on June 14, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 106 Plantain Drive, Pataskala, OH 43062.