OSHA Inspection: KLEBBER G VZHCA

Issued

Nov 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,543 · Current $3,000 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 August 29, 2018, at 1583 Stonebury Ct. Xenia, a two-story home under construction, an employee on a roof extension from the garage, 6/12 pitch,  was exposed to a 13 ft.  fall hazard while installing vinyl siding without utilizing any fall protection.    Vzhca Klebber Dba Rescue Roofing & Siding was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1191275, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on April 13 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 8369 Park Place, West Chester, OH 45069.