OSHA Inspection: LOTUS LEAKS & ROOF RESTORATION

Issued

2020-12-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-01-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4048.00 · Current $4048.00

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.  On November 03, 2020. Employees were removing shingles on a residential house approximately 15 feet in height without the use of fall protection, exposing employee to a fall hazard.