OSHA Inspection: GENERAL EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Nov 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,096 · Current $8,096

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):   a)  On October 7, 2020, employees performing roofing work were exposed to fall hazards of greater than 15 feet.  General Exterior Construction Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1187261, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on January 5, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 580 W Riverwood Dr, Oak Creek, WI 53154.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Nov 30, 2020

Abate by

Dec 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1):  The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including 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:  a)  On or about October 7, 2020, the employer did not maintain records or certification of fall protection training for employees exposed to fall hazards.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).