OSHA Inspection: CRAWFORD RESTORATION, LLC

Issued

Nov 15, 2022

Abate by

Dec 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $2,486

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) Crawford Restoration, LLC located at 60 Keethler Drive, Westerville, OH 43081:  On and Preceding October 20, 2022, the controlling employer did not ensure that roofers installing materials on the roof of a single-story residential home at heights exceeding 10 feet at the eave wore appropriate fall  protection thereby exposing the employees to falls exceeding 10 feet.