OSHA Inspection: TRIGUEROS ROOFING, LLC

Issued

2023-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-06-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $2813.00 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. 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) On or about March 16, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees located throughout a residential roof were not exposed to a fall hazard while removing and installing a existing roof at a residential property.  The employer did not ensure that employees had a fall protection system in place. Employees were exposed to a fall height that was measured higher than 12.6 ft. from the ground.

Issued

2023-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-06-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $2813.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The following training provisions supplement and clarify the requirements of 1926.21 regarding the hazards addressed in Subpart M of this part. Training program. 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.  a) On or about March  16, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees were provided training on fall protection systems and on hazards of fall, while working at heights of 12.6 ft. from the ground.