OSHA Inspection: RAMIRO MIRELES

Issued

Oct 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,243 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 September 13, 2022, at location at 1 Penbrook Cir., Appleton, Wisconsin 54913: employees were performing residential roofing activities without any form of conventional fall protection while exposed to fall hazards of approximately nine feet nine inches to 20 feet 10 inches.  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 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(15)(ii): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached, under the supervision of a qualified person.  On or about September 13, 2022, at location at 1 Penbrook Cir., Appleton, Wisconsin 54913: anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment was not installed under the supervisor of a qualified person.

Issued

Oct 5, 2022

Abate by

Nov 3, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(1):The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  On or about September 13, 2022, at location at 1 Penbrook Cir., Appleton, Wisconsin 54913: the employer did not ensure that employees were trained in the recognition of fall hazards and the methods to mitigate those hazards prior to being exposed to fall hazards while conducting roofing work.