OSHA Inspection: TRAIL BUILDERS, LLC

Issued

2017-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8366.00 · Current $5438.00 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.  a. On or before October 25, 2017 where an employee was framing the roof on the front of the house, the employee was not protected from falls, thereby being exposed to a 20 foot fall hazard.   b. On or before October 25, 2017 where an employee was sheathing the roof on the rear of the house, the employee was not protected from falls, thereby being exposed to a 20 foot fall hazard.  Trail Builders, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1096426, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on November 12, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 4649 King Medow, Kent, OH 44242 .