OSHA Inspection: MEDINILLA CARPENTRY, LLC

Issued

Nov 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.    On September 5, 2019, located on north side of a residential roof, an employee was performing framing work while standing on a steep pitch roof as there were no frequent and regular inspections being performed by a competent person to ensure the job-site, materials and equipment such as residential fall protection systems and/or devices were being maintained and utilized in a safe condition. Potential fall height measured to be 11-9". Roof pitch measured to be 12 in 12.

Issued

Nov 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $0 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.    On September 5, 2019, located north side of a residential roof, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while performing framing work while standing on a steep pitch roof not utilizing any fall protection system.  Potential fall height was measured to be 11'-9" with a roof pitch of 12/12.