OSHA Inspection: BRIAN GORGES CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

Jan 17, 2019

Abate by

Feb 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,000 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 industry hazards such as fall hazards, ladder safety, and personal protective equipment.

Issued

Jan 17, 2019

Abate by

Feb 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 fall hazard training program to ensure employees exposed to fall hazards while engaged in residential construction were trained on how to recognize fall hazards and the procedures to follow to minimize them.

Issued

Jan 17, 2019

Abate by

Feb 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 ladder safety training program for employees utilizing ladders to access upper working surfaces in residential construction.  Employees shall be trained in recognizing the hazards related to ladders and stairways and trained in the procedures to be followed to minimize the hazards.

Issued

Jan 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,000 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.    On or about November 8, 2018, two employees framing a two story residential home located on the 4000 Block of Crane Dr. Appleton, WI 54913 were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 10 feet while installing floor trusses from the top plate of exterior and interior walls without any form of 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.