OSHA Inspection: JJJ ROOFING, LLC

Issued

Mar 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $3,108

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 November 22, 2021, at a work site located at W6026 Autumn Mist Trail, Appleton, Wisconsin, three employees were exposed to fall hazards of more than 10 feet without being protected from falling by a conventional form of fall protection. The employees were removing existing roofing material on an 4/12 slope roof of a residential home.