OSHA Inspection: ARMANDO QUINTANILLA

Issued

May 28, 2024

Abate by

Jun 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,457 · Current $3,457

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. Armando Quintanilla, located at 4590 Johnstown Road Gahanna, OH 43230:  On and preceding May 2, 2024, the employer did not ensure employees engaged in residential roofing activities over 6 feet were protected from falls. Employees tearing off and installing roofing shingles on a single-story residential roof at heights varying from 8 to 13 feet were not utilizing any form of fall protection thereby exposing the employees to falls up to 13 feet.

Issued

May 28, 2024

Abate by

Jun 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,457 · Current $3,457

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.  a. Armando Quintanilla located at 4590 Johnstown Road Gahanna, OH 43230:  On and preceding May 2, 2024, the employer did not ensure the ladder used for access to the roof extended at least 3 feet beyond the eave and/or was secured at the top with a grasping device which exposed employees to fall hazards over 8 feet.