OSHA Inspection: RP&YA CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

Mar 30, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,270 · Current $1,362 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  (a) In the roof area of the building - On or about January 21, 2026, the employer exposed employees to a fall hazard, in that employees did not use fall protection while framing the roof of an addition to the building with an 11' fall to lower level or ground distance.

Issued

Mar 30, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorage used for attachment for personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached nor was it designed, installed and used as follows: As part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two; and under the supervision of a qualified person.  (a) In the roof area of the building - On or about January 21, 2026, the employer exposed employees to a fall hazard, in that employees wrapped lifelines around roof framing in lieu of installing an anchorage designed to support at least 5,000 pounds.