OSHA Inspection: BRIAN WILKERSON

Issued

Sep 15, 2020

Abate by

Oct 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,458 · Current $1,475 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.  a. On or about August 3, 2020, at the 7168 Lester Drive, Lot 232, Canal Winchester, Ohio worksite; the employer failed to ensure that employees engaged in the framing construction of a two story single family home were protected against falling. Two workers engaged in installing second story wall framing were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems or personal fall arrest systems. Due to this condition, the workers were exposed to fall hazards that exceeded 12 feet.