OSHA Inspection: BRYAN URBEN

Issued

Oct 12, 2021

Abate by

Nov 24, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,341 · Current $0 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.  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 September 27, 2021 at the 3490 Fagerville Way jobsite located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, fall protection was not utilized while installing residential trusses exposing employees to a fall hazard of approximately 11 feet 6 inches.