OSHA Inspection: BOSTON CONSTRUCTION CO.

Issued

2023-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10313.00 · Current $10313.00

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 February 14, 2023, employees performing residential construction activities were not protected from a fall, exposing employees to falls between 11 and 22 feet.  Boston Construction Co. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1492929, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on April 18, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 391 Western Ave. Clarendon Hills, IL 60514  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).