Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260502 B03 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1283279.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,054.00
Current Penalty: $9,054.00
Issuance Date: 03/09/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/15/2018
Gravity:
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/04/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/04/2018 | $9,054.00 | 03/15/2018 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/09/2018 | $9,054.00 | 03/15/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.502(b)(3): Guardrail systems were not capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds (890 N) applied within 2 inches (5.1 cm) of the top edge, in any outward or downward direction, at any point along the top edge: a) On or about December 8, 2018, Art C Klein Construction Inc., as the controlling and creating contractor, did not ensure that employees of USI Powers Insulation, a subcontractor, were protected from fall hazards where a guardrail on the second floor at Unit 202, was not capable of withstanding 200 pounds of force within 2 inches of the top edge. Failure of the guardrail resulted in an employee falling 12 feet to the ground below.
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