OSHA Inspection: WINCHESTER HILL TOP CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

2020-08-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2458.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.  On or about July 24, 2020, the employer did not initiate and maintain fall protection and ladder safety programs to prevent employees from working under conditions that are hazardous or dangerous to health or safety.

Issued

2020-08-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer.  On or about July 24, 2020, the employer could not provide written certification that they had trained employees on the hazards of falling and the procedures to follow in order to minimize the hazards.

Issued

2020-08-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2458.00 · Current $0.00 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 July 24, 2020, an employee was exposed to fall hazards of 9' without being protected by a conventional form of fall protection.  The employee was replacing shingles on the steep-slope roof of a single family residence.