OSHA Inspection: JORGE KETZ-CHAN

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $3880.00

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 about September 13, 2018, employees engaged in roofing activities on the steep pitch roof of a multi-family residence, with unprotected sides and edges greater than six feet above the ground at the jobsite located at 613 N 12th Ave Sturgeon Bay, WI were not protected from falling by an acceptable form of fall protection.  Two employees engaged in roofing activities were exposed to falls of approximately 22 feet when a personal fall arrest system was not used.  b.  On or about September 13, 2018, employees engaged in roofing activities on a steep pitch roof of a multi-family residence, with unprotected sides and edges greater than six feet above the ground at the jobsite located at 613 N 12th Ave Sturgeon Bay, WI were not protected from falling by an acceptable form of fall protection.  Four employees engaged in roofing activities were exposed to falls of approximately 17 feet when a complete personal fall arrest system was not used.