OSHA Inspection: DANIEL GAONA CHAVEZ

Issued

May 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $4,965

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.  On or about April 14, 2025, located at 5464 Gardenbrook Street, Columbus, Ohio 43235, at an established residential home the employer failed to ensure that three employees were protected from falls while performing roofing work on a steep 6-12 pitch rooftop.  The condition exposed employees to a 9-foot fall hazard as a result.