OSHA Inspection: ROBERTO SUAREZ

Issued

2017-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $3803.00

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 February 21, 2017, at 9217 Waterford Blvd, Fairborn, a bi-level story home under construction, three roofers were exposed to a 18 ft. fall hazard while installing waterproof paper and shingles on a 6/12 and 8/12 pitch roof without utilizing any fall protection.

Issued

2017-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $2716.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16): Portable ladders with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, shall either be immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or be tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and shall be withdrawn from service until repaired.  At 9217 Waterford Blvd, Fairborn, a bi-level story home under construction, a roofer was exposed to a 15 ft. fall hazard while using a 30 ft. Werner metal extension ladder with a bent rung and missing rubber on a foot, that was not tagged and taken out of service until repaired.