OSHA Inspection: P & L ROOFING

Issued

2019-05-20 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.  On or about May 1, 2019, during the installation of roofing material on a new residential home located across the street (North) from 25819 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, Ohio, the employer did not ensure employees working from the roof were protected from a fall of approximately 11.5 feet, by utilizing a guardrail system, safety net system and/or personal fall arrest system.