Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

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. a) Mendoza Construction Company LLC, at a worksite located at 1020 River Road, Granville, Ohio 43023: On and/or preceding August 21, 2022, the employer did not ensure that employees engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower level were protected from falls. Framers were installing roof trusses while working 11 feet 9 inches above the ground below. The employees were not utilizing any form of fall protection and were exposed to falls up to 11 feet 9 inches. Darwin Mendoza DBA Mendoza Construction Company LLC, was previously cited for a Repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1461068, citation number 2, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on June 2, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 832-836 Summerlin Lane, Marysville, OH 43040 Darwin Mendoza DBA Mendoza Construction Company LLC, was previously cited for a Repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1376152, citation number 2, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on May 25, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at Lakes At Cheshire Condos, Cheshire Road, Delaware, OH 43015