OSHA Inspection: O'DANNY BOY BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

Oct 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $4,061 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(2): Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.  On or about May 19, 2022, at the worksite located at 5117 North Waterford Drive, Appleton, WI 54913, the employer did not ensure that a competent person was performing frequent and regular inspections that could have recognized the fall from elevation hazards. Subcontractor employees were exposed to fall hazards while performing residential construction work on a roof without fall protection. The eave height of the roof was greater than 9 feet and the roof pitch was approximately 5/12.

Issued

Oct 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 May 19, 2022, at the worksite located at 5117 North Waterford Drive, Appleton, WI 54913, the employer did not ensure that each subcontractor employee working on a roof was protected from falls, exposing subcontractor employees to fall hazards. The eave height of the roof was greater than 9 feet and the roof pitch was approximately 5/12.   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.

Issued

Oct 13, 2022

Abate by

Nov 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,315 · Current $2,321 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.  On or about May 19, 2022, at the worksite located at 5117 North Waterford Drive, Appleton, WI 54913, the employer did not ensure that an employee exposed to struck by hazards while working on the ground below employees working on a residential roof wore a hard hat.