OSHA Inspection: TIM MOEDE

Issued

2018-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2772.00 · Current $1386.00 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.    On or about August 20, 2018, three employees engaged in re-roofing a residential home located at W5506 State Highway 22 Shawano, WI 54166 were exposed to fall hazards of over 12 feet on a 4:12 and 10:12 pitched roof surface without utilizing any form of conventional fall protection.    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.

Issued

2018-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2772.00 · Current $0.00 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.    The employer did not maintain accident prevention programs to ensure compliance with construction hazards including fall protection, ladder use, and personal protective equipment.

Issued

2018-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.    The employer did not provide a training program for employees engaged in roofing activities exposed to fall hazards of over 6 feet.  The employer shall verify training with a written certification record including the name of the employee, dates of training, and signature of person conducting the training.

Issued

2018-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1109.00 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 or about August 20, 2018, three employees engaged in re-roofing a residential home located at W5506 State Highway 22 Shawano, WI 54166 were utilizing an aluminum multi-position ladder without having it extend three feet above the landing surface.

Issued

2018-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary. The program shall enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways, and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards.    The employer did not provide a training program for employees utilizing extension ladders to access roof surfaces while engaged in roofing activities.