OSHA Inspection: MIGUEL LOPEZ LAZCANO

Issued

Oct 3, 2019

Abate by

Oct 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,410 · Current $2,387 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 August 12, 2019, employees performed roofing work on residential buildings (condominiums) without any fall protection. The employer did not require and employees were not protected by standard railing, safety nets or personal fall arrest systems. Due to this condition, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of nine feet during shingle tear off activities.