OSHA Inspection: DIMITRI SERVICES LLC

Issued

Sep 24, 2021

Penalty

Initial $23,405 · Current $9,362 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 work site located at N1585 Skyline Drive in Greenville, Wisconsin:  a) On or about August 16, 2021, employees engaged in roofing activities on a single-family, two-story residence were not protected from falling to the lower and ground levels, exposing employees to a fall hazard of approximately 18 feet from the second story roof and approximately 9 feet from the garage roof.   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

Sep 24, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,341 · Current $936 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a):Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.  At a work site located at N1585 Skyline Drive in Greenville, Wisconsin:  a) On or about August 16, 2021, an employee was not utilizing head protection while working below another employee on a two-story, single-family residence, exposing the employee to struck-by hazards from falling objects.

Issued

Sep 24, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1):The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  At a work site located at N1585 Skyline Drive in Greenville, Wisconsin:  a) On or about August 16, 2021, employees engaged in roofing activities on a single-family, two-story residence were not protected from flying particles while operating pneumatic nail guns.