OSHA Inspection: KITSEMBLE BUILDERS LLC

Issued

Nov 14, 2024

Abate by

Dec 13, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $2,765

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.  On or about September 26, 2024, at an establishment located at 1100 Park Street in Gresham, Wisconsin, an employee and subcontractors of Next Level Construction were performing re-roofing activities with no form of conventional fall protection while exposed to fall hazards of over 8 feet.  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.