OSHA Inspection: PASCUAL CEPEDA

Issued

2022-04-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $4351.00

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 was not 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 March 9, 2022 Employee was framing a house approximately 15 feet from the lower ground level without the use of fall protection, exposing employee to a fall hazard.