OSHA Inspection: RE FRAMING LLC

Issued

Aug 30, 2024

Abate by

Sep 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,383 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.  a) On or about August 28, 2024, at the worksite located at Lot 253 on Emerald Isle Court, Wrightstown, Wisconsin; the employer did not ensure that each employee performing sheathing work was protected from falls, exposing employees to fall hazards. The height of the roof edge that employees were working on was greater than 9 feet above a lower level.  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.