OSHA Inspection: BENNY'S ROOFING LLC

Issued

2017-02-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $1902.00 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.    On January 25, 2017 two employees were located on the roof above the front door of a residential construction with a pitch of 10 in 12.  They were observed performing roofing associated work activities without conventional fall protection and were exposed to unprotected side or edge fall hazards in excess of 21 feet.

Issued

2017-02-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $1902.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(e)(1): Positioning devices shall be rigged such that an employee cannot free fall more than 2 feet (.9 m).    On January 25, 2017 an employee located on the right side of a residential roof utilizing a rappelling harness  and rope tied off to the center of the structure was exposed to a free fall distance in excess of 12 feet.