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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B13 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1194980.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $25,350.00
Current Penalty: $18,900.00
Issuance Date: 05/08/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/10/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/25/2017
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/25/2017 | $18,900.00 | 05/10/2017 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/08/2017 | $25,350.00 | 05/10/2017 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b): a) 848 Central Parkway, Schenectady, NY - On Dec 3, 2016, employees were conducting roofing activities on a roof without fall protection. An employee fell 11 feet to the ground below and later died. Shear Contractors, Inc. was previously cited for a 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 280499, citation number 001, item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on May 9, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 1717 Campbell Ave, Schenectady, NY 12304.