OSHA Inspection: B AND R CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

Apr 14, 2023

Abate by

Apr 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $4,688

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 30, 2023, located at 1758 Westwood Ave, Grandview Heights, Ohio, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from falls while performing residential roofing work on a two story single family residence.  A roofing crew was removing/installing shingles on a 6/12 pitch roof at heights exceeding 18 feet without any form of fall protection thereby exposing the employees to falls greater than 18 feet.