OSHA Inspection: ALANS CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

Jul 25, 2025

Penalty

Initial $5,958 · Current $5,958

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.  a) On May 1, 2025, the employer failed to ensure that an extension ladder used for framing access extended at least 36 inches above the upper landing surface. As a result, three employees were exposed to a fall hazard greater than 12' to the ground below.

Issued

Jul 25, 2025

Abate by

Aug 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $29,790 · Current $29,790

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 May 1, 2025, the employer failed to ensure that employees were utilizing a fall protection system while conducting framing work on a new-construction residential structure. As a result, three employees were exposed to a fall hazard greater than 12'.    Alan's Construction, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1810153, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on 07/07/2025, with respect to a workplace located at 2490 Bartram Lane, Harrison, OH 45030.    Alan's Construction, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1614249, citation number 1, item number 2/a, and was affirmed as a final order on 10/12/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 1433 Palma Court, MILFORD, OH 45150.