OSHA Inspection: EINSTEIN ROOFING AND RESTORATION

Issued

Dec 30, 2020

Abate by

Jan 27, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $4,048

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 were not 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 or about December 1, 2020 Employees were installing shingles on a house  approximately 18 feet from the lower ground level without the use of fall protection, exposing employee to a fall hazard.