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. a) Jara Construction, Inc; at a jobsite located at Lot 63, Old Bay Drive, Pataskala, Ohio 43062: On and/or preceding June 17, 2020, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from falls while engaged in residential construction activities. An employee was installing roofing materials without fall protection, thereby exposed to fall hazards of up to 10 feet 6 inches. Jara Construction Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1450503, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on February 6, 2020 with respect to a workplace located at Lot 5803, 2737 Summerland Loop, Powell, OH, 43065 Jara Construction Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1401142, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on August 30, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 1450 E. Melrose Ave, Findlay, OH 45840.