OSHA Inspection: ONEIDA ROOF AND CHIMNEY LLC

Issued

2024-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4148.00 · Current $4148.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(2):Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.  On or about August 20, 2024, at an establishment located at 912 Messer Street in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, an employee of Oneida Roof and Chimney LLC was present at an active jobsite and observed subcontractors being exposed to fall hazards of over 9 feet and failed to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate the hazards.

Issued

2024-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4148.00 · Current $4148.00

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.  On or about August 20, 2024, at an establishment located at 912 Messer Street in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, subcontractors of Oneida Roof and Chimney LLC were exposed to fall hazards of over 9 feet without utilizing any form of fall protection while engaged in residential roofing activities.