OSHA Inspection: VERONICA ROJAS

Issued

May 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $2,009 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 May 4, 2023, at an establishment located at W6871 Sunnyvale Lane in Greenville, Wisconsin, employees of Wolfe Consulting were performing residential roofing activities with no form of conventional fall protection while exposed to fall hazards of over 17 feet.

Issued

May 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $2,813 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.  On or about May 4, 2023, at an establishment located at W6871 Sunnyvale Lane in Greenville, Wisconsin, employees of Wolfe Consulting were utilizing a ladder for access and egress to the roof of residential construction townhomes that did not have side rails extended 3 feet above the upper landing surface exposing employees to fall hazards of over 10 feet.

Issued

May 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(5)(i): Non-self-supporting ladders shall be used at an angle such that the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is approximately one-quarter of the working length of the ladder (the distance along the ladder between the foot and the top support).  On or about May 4, 2023, at an establishment located at W6871 Sunnyvale Lane in Greenville, Wisconsin, employees of Wolfe Consulting were utilizing a ladder for access and egress to the upper roof section of residential construction townhomes that was not at an angle of one quarter the working length of the ladder exposing employees to fall hazards of approximately 6 feet.