OSHA Inspection: M & M GUTTERS

Issued

Jul 23, 2019

Abate by

Aug 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,989 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.  a. On or about April 11, 2019, an employer failed to maintain a safety and health program to address hazards such as ladder safety, and fall protection during framing activities.

Issued

Jul 23, 2019

Abate by

Aug 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.  a. On or about April 11, 2019 , the employer failed to instruct each employee in the avoidance of unsafe conditions while performing gutter activities.

Issued

Jul 23, 2019

Abate by

Aug 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,989 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.  a. On or about April 11, 2019, employee was performing gutter work on a two story residential home. The employee was working at elevated heights without the use of fall protection, thereby exposing the employee to a fall hazard of more than 11 feet.

Issued

Jul 23, 2019

Abate by

Aug 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladders shall be used only for the purpose for which they were designed.  a. On or about April 11, 2019,  an employee was performing gutter work on a two story residential home while improperly using the Werner 6-foot Fiberglass Step Ladder, thereby exposing the employee to a fall hazard of more than 11 feet.