OSHA Inspection: C & S PHOENIX CONTRACTORS INC.

Issued

Jul 29, 2021

Abate by

Aug 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $1,463 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.   At a worksite located at 1529 Main Street in Marinette, Wisconsin:  On June 30, 2021, four employees were engaged in roofing activities on a low slope roof with an unprotected side of approximately 20 feet, 6-3/8 inches above surface level and were not protected from falling by a conventional form of fall protection or safety monitor.  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.

Issued

Jul 29, 2021

Abate by

Aug 26, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(b)(1): The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain 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. If the employer relies on training conducted by another employer or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate rather than the date of actual training.  At a worksite located at 1529 Main Street in Marinette, Wisconsin:  On June 30, 2021, the employer had not verified compliance by providing a written certification record for four employees exposed to fall hazards while performing construction activities on a residential roof at a height of approximately 20 feet, 6-3/8 inches above ground level.