OSHA Inspection: SEALED RITE CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Feb 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $4,048

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 or about January 30, 2020, during the removal and installation of roofing material on a residential home located at 3005 West 14th Street, Cleveland, Ohio, the employer did not ensure employees working from the roof were protected from a fall of approximately 21 feet, by utilizing a guardrail system, safety net system and/or personal fall arrest system.