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Standard Cited: 19260502 D15 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1115580.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,850.00
Current Penalty: $3,850.00
Issuance Date: 04/13/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 04/25/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date: 05/06/2016
Final Order: 05/30/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/30/2017 | $3,850.00 | 04/25/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/06/2016 | $3,850.00 | 04/25/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/13/2016 | $3,850.00 | 04/25/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 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 follows: 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. On or about January 5, 2016, an employee was exposed to 25 foot fall hazard while using a fall protection anchor that was not installed per the manufacturer's specifications and would not support 5,000 pounds. Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).