OSHA Inspection: JG HOME IMPROVEMENTS & EMERGENCY SERVICES

Issued

2020-08-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3856.00 · Current $1928.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.    On or about July 14, 2020 at a jobsite located at 3615 Anderson St Oshkosh, WI, the employer did not ensure that an employee using a pneumatic air nail gun was wearing safety glasses.

Issued

2020-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3856.00 · Current $1928.00 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 or about July 14, 2020, at a jobsite located at 3615 Anderson St Oshkosh, WI, three employees were exposed to fall hazards of 9.5' without being protected by a conventional form of fall protection.  The employees were replacing shingles on the steep-slope roof of a multiple-story, single family residence.