OSHA Inspection: OSCAR MANSANAREZ

Issued

2021-12-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $2458.00 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.  On or about November 17, 2021, Employees were performing roofing work approximately 7 feet from the lower ground level without the use of fall protection, exposing employees to a fall hazard.