OSHA Inspection: DMCM CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

2026-06-02

Penalty

Initial $4256 · Current $2979 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(2): Accident prevention responsibilties. 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.  a) On or about May 21, 2026, the employer did not conduct adequate inspections of the job site. Employees were exposed to fall heights greater than 7 feet in that conventional fall protection was not being worn while performing roofing work.

Issued

2026-06-02

Penalty

Initial $4256 · 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. 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 before May 21, 2026, the employer failed to ensure that employees performing roofing on a residential home were utilizing a personal fall arrest system. Employees were exposed to fall heights greater than 7 ft.