OSHA Inspection: RAUL RAMOS REYNEROS

Issued

Jun 25, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $2,500 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 about June 17, 2026 and days prior, Located at 8636 Stonebend Drive, Powell Ohio, 43065: The employer failed to ensure that employees were protected from fall hazards while removing old roofing shingles on a single-story multi unit villas building.  As a result, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 9 feet while working anywhere between a 7.9 to a 8.6 pitch roof without any fall protection systems in place.