OSHA Inspection: EDS MECHANICAL HEATING AND COOLING LLC

Issued

Nov 22, 2024

Abate by

Dec 4, 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. Eds Mechanical Heating and Cooling LLC at a jobsite located at 3111 Hayden Road, Columbus, OH 43235: On or about September 10, 2024,  employees performing HVAC work to run refrigerant line sets through the roof, were working within four to six feet from the exterior edge of the roof without fall protection. This condition exposed the employee to fall hazards of over 50 feet.