OSHA Inspection: OVERHEAD SOLUTIONS INC

Issued

Dec 2, 2022

Abate by

Jan 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,252 · Current $7,252

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 November 1, 2022, at an establishment located at 707 Elm Street in Neenah, Wisconsin, Overhead Solutions failed to perform to a jobsite inspection when subcontractors were performing residential roofing activities with no form of conventional fall protection while exposed to falls of over 7 feet 10 inches.

Issued

Dec 2, 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. 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.  On or about November 1, 2022, at an establishment located at 707 Elm Street in Neenah, Wisconsin, Subcontractors of Overhead Solutions were performing residential roofing activities with no form of conventional fall protection while exposed to falls of over 7 feet 10 inches.