Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B13 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1288474.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $3,880.00
Current Penalty: $3,880.00
Issuance Date: 02/08/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/23/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/08/2018 | $3,880.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." 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: a. On or about January 18, 2018 at the above referenced worksite, employees engaged in siding activities were using portable ladder placed on an eve approximately 12' in height, to access the soffit where siding was being applied/installed. The employee mounted the ladder and climbed an additional 3' making the exposure to a fall hazard approximately 15' without fall protection. There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.