OSHA Inspection: CHAVIRAS GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC

Issued

2023-12-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $4688.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(4)(ii): Each employee on a walking/working surface shall be protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes (including skylights) by covers.   a) On November 7, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from tipping in or stepping through 2 skylights while reroofing a residential structure.  Employees were exposed to a fall hazard greater than 8 feet 4 inches.

Issued

2023-12-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $0.00 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.  a) On November 7, 2023 the employer did not ensure that employees reroofing a residential roof were utilizing a fall protection system.  Employees were exposed to a fall hazard greater than 8 feet 4 inches with a roof pitch of approximately 4/12.