OSHA Inspection: H&K ROOFING SERVICES, LLC

Issued

Feb 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $2,610 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.  (a) On January 19, 2022, located throughout a steep pitch residential roof, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard operating a gas leaf blower to remove snow from the roof to install shingles while wearing a harness that was not attached to a rope and anchor point. Potential fall height was measured to be 12'-4" with a roof pitch of 10 in 12.