OSHA Inspection: TJ HOME IMPROVEMENT

Issued

2019-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2273.00 · Current $2273.00

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.  On or about March 15, 2019, during the installation of roofing material on a residential home located at 465 Juneway Drive, Bay Village, Ohio, the employer did not ensure employees working from the roof were protected from varying fall heights of approximately 13 to 15 feet, by utilizing a guardrail system, safety net system and/or personal fall arrest system.