OSHA Inspection: HAPPY SERVICES, LLC

Issued

Oct 12, 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) Happy Services, LLC DBA Upgraded Roofing located at 203 N. Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH 43081:  On and preceding August 26, 2023, the controlling employer did not ensure that sub-contracted employees engaged in a residential re-roof construction project working at heights exceeding 6 feet were protected from falls.  A sub-contracted crew of roofers was working at heights ranging from 9 to 27 feet on a steep roof without any form of fall protection in place thereby exposing the employees to falls up to 27 feet.