OSHA Inspection: JORGE GARCIA

Issued

2020-03-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4048.00 · Current $2429.00 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 was not 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.    a) Building 10: On or about November 15, 2019, employees were performing roofing work and were not protected from a fall hazard of approximately 30 feet.