OSHA Inspection: DEGROOT HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC

Issued

2022-05-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3108.00 · Current $2176.00 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 April 21, 2022, at a work site located at N3299 County Rd J, Kaukauna, WI 54130 two employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately seven to 15 feet without being protected from falling by a conventional form of fall protection. The employees were performing re-roofing activities on the second story of a residential home.  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.