Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B13 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1181512.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $126,749.00
Current Penalty: $50,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/13/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 03/07/2017
Final Order: 05/14/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 05/14/2017 | $50,000.00 | Repeat | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/09/2017 | $126,749.00 | Repeat | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/13/2017 | $126,749.00 | Repeat |
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 was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor was an alternative fall protection measure provided: a- 515 Union Avenue, Lakehurst NJ: An employee wearing a full body harness with no lanyard attached, was exposed to fall hazards of approximately 20 feet to the ground surface below when performing solar panel bracket installation and other related activities from a second story roof of a residential structure having a pitch of approximately 4 on 12. Condition observed on or about 10/04/16. b- 515 Union Avenue, Lakehurst NJ: An employee wearing a full body harness with no lanyard attached, was exposed to fall hazards in excess of 10 feet to the ground surface below when performing solar panel bracket installation and other related activities from the first story roof of a residential structure having a pitch of approximately 6 on 12. Condition observed on or about 10/04/16. Vivint Solar, Inc. was previously cited for a Repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1064664, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 07/13/15, with respect to a workplace located at 227 Williams Street, Hasbrouck Heights NJ. Vivint Solar, Inc. was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 758441, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 04/08/13, with respect to a workplace located at 93 Montgomery Street, Jersey City 07302.