OSHA Inspection: WICKMAN CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE OF WISCONSIN LLC

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jul 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $9,104 · Current $12,744

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 February 27, 2025, at the worksite located at 8378 Camp Pinemere Road, Minocqua, Wisconsin; the employer did not address construction hazards by having frequent and regular inspections of the worksite by a competent person to ensure workers were following company and OSHA safety regulations to include the use of fall protection. Workers were exposed to fall hazards at a job site where a competent person had not adequately inspected the work areas to address and eliminate hazards.

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jul 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $12,744 · Current $0 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.   On or about February 27, 2025, at the worksite located at 8378 Camp Pinemere Road, Minocqua, Wisconsin; an employee performing roofing activities on an approximately 7:12 pitch roof, without any form of fall protection, while exposed to an approximate 20-foot fall.  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.

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jul 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment shall be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached, or shall be designed, installed, and used as identified in 1926.502(d)(15)(i)-(ii).  On or about February 27, 2025, at the worksite located at 8378 Camp Pinemere Road, Minocqua, Wisconsin; the employer did not ensure that the Werner Reusable Roof Anchor (Model No.: A210400) being used by two personnel was capable of supporting both employees prior to allowing both personnel to connect to the anchor point.

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jul 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2): The employer shall assure that each employee has been trained, as necessary, by a competent person qualified in the areas identified in sections 1926.503(a)(2)(i)-1926.503(a)(2)(viii) of this part.  On or about February 27, 2025, at the worksite located at 8378 Camp Pinemere Road, Minocqua, Wisconsin; an employee was exposed to fall hazards without having been trained by a competent person in fall protection.