OSHA Inspection: LEON CRUZ ROOFING LLC

Issued

Feb 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,049 · Current $2,400 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 December 11, 2019, at 2260 Mallard Lane, Beavercreek, a two-story apartment building, seven roofers were removing and installing shingles on a 6/12 pitch roof and exposed to at least a 17 ft. fall hazard without utilizing any fall protection.

Issued

Feb 12, 2020

Abate by

Mar 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,892 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(a)(2): Employers shall provide and install all fall protection systems required by this subpart for an employee, and shall comply with all other pertinent requirements of this subpart before that employee begins the work that necessitates the fall protection.    On December 11, 2019, at 2260 Mallard Lane, Beavercreek, a two-story apartment building, the employer had not installed a fall protection system on the 6/12 pitch roof prior to employees beginning the roofing work and were exposed to a 17 ft. fall hazard.