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Standard Cited: 19260502 D15 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 957188.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/29/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,950.00
Issuance Date: 07/23/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date: 08/15/2014
Final Order: 03/04/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/04/2015 | $5,950.00 | 07/29/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/15/2014 | $7,000.00 | 07/29/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/23/2014 | $7,000.00 | 07/29/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorage used for attachment for personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached nor was it designed, installed and used as part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two, and under the supervision of a qualified person. (a) Despard WV08612 Tower at 9141 Murphy Road, Clarksburg WV: On February 1, 2014, employees were performing modification work on a communication tower. The employees tied off to the diagonal and horizontal bracing which was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED