OSHA Inspection: YAHER CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

Nov 10, 2020

Abate by

Nov 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $25,445 · Current $25,445

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 October 21, 2020, at the residential job site, Lot 7036, in the Schottenstein Homes - Heather Ridge community, an employee involved in framing activities on the sheathed roof over the porch and garage was not protected against an exterior fall on the front side of the house, thereby exposing the employee to a fall hazard up to 12 feet, 3.5 inches.