OSHA Inspection: ERICK FRANCO

Issued

2023-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $2009.00 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.  a) New residential construction located at 5334 Gray Birch Bend, Oakwood, GA 30502. Roof: On or about 06/28/2023, and at times prior the employer exposed employees to fall hazards of approximately 25 feet, to the lower ground level, in that a fall protection system was not provided to employees engaged in framing activities.