OSHA Inspection: JORGE PEREZ

Issued

Nov 13, 2019

Abate by

Dec 3, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $3,978

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 October 3, 2019 at the 153 Old Bay Drive, Pataskala, Ohio worksite, employees engaged in roofing activities on a two story single family home were not protected against falls from the second story roof. Employees were not protected by a personal fall arrest/fall protection system, safety net systems or a guardrail system. Due to this condition, employees were exposed an approximate 20 foot fall hazard.