OSHA Inspection: VAN RITE CONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION LLC

Issued

Mar 8, 2024

Abate by

Apr 5, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,610 · Current $3,227 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): 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) On or about February 27, 2024, at a jobsite located at 2685 Lawrence Drive, De Pere, Wisconsin; the employer did not ensure that each employee working on a roof was protected from falls, exposing employees to fall hazards. The eave height of the roof was greater than 9 feet and the roof pitch was approximately 6/12.  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.