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Standard Cited: 19260501 B13 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1120696.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,800.00
Issuance Date: 03/18/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 03/24/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/20/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/20/2016 | $1,800.00 | 03/24/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/18/2016 | $2,800.00 | 03/24/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): 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. Located along various front areas of the residential 4 in 12 sloped roof deck structure employees were observed performing roof sheeting and truss setting associated activities without conventional fall protection or equivalent and were exposed to perimeter exterior unprotected side or edge fall potentials in excess of 18 feet.