OSHA Inspection: DANIEL CENOBIO VALDIVIA

Issued

2023-06-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $1675.00 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.  On or about March 27, 2023, at a worksite located at 2788 Commonwealth Ct. Appleton, Wisconsin; Three employees were exposed to fall hazards, up to 18.5 feet, while engaged in roofing work on a residential home without utilizing fall protection.

Issued

2023-06-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $1675.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(2)(iii):The use and operation of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, safety net systems, warning line systems, safety monitoring systems, controlled access zones, and other protection to be used:   On or about March 27, 2023, at a worksite located at 2788 Commonwealth Ct. Appleton, Wisconsin; The employer did not ensure employees, exposed up to a 18.5 ft. fall hazard, were trained on the proper installation and use of personal fall restraint systems, including but not limited to, installation of anchor points and/or restraint device adjustments.