OSHA Inspection: JAVIER VILLANGRAN

Issued

Mar 5, 2026

Abate by

Apr 9, 2026

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 January 9, 2026, the employer failed to ensure employees were protected from falls while installing OSB roof sheathing on the Cedarville University Student Apartments project. Employees worked on the sloped roof without continuous tie?off. As a result, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 30 feet 8.25 inches.