Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B13 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1497424.015
Citation: 02002A
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $22,265.00
Current Penalty: $15,585.04
Issuance Date: 10/19/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 10/29/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/12/2020
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/12/2020 | $15,585.04 | 10/29/2020 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/19/2020 | $22,265.00 | 10/29/2020 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002A 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. a) Cruz & Sons General Construction, LLC , at a jobsite located at 7125 Sea Breeze West, Building 6, Sunbury, Ohio 43074: On and/or preceding October 14, 2020, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from falls while engaged in residential framing activities. Employees were working while standing on the top plate of the walls while exposed to fall hazards of up to 20 feet Jorge Cruz was previously cited for a Repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1284747, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on February 20, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 10818 Arrowwood Drive, Plain City, OH 43064 Jorge Cruz was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1261839, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 30, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 2182 Koester Trace, Lewis Center, OH 43035