Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260502 D11 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1487303.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/12/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $12,145.00
Current Penalty: $7,145.00
Issuance Date: 10/16/2020
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date: 11/18/2020
Final Order: 08/31/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/31/2021 | $7,145.00 | 11/12/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/18/2020 | $12,145.00 | 11/12/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/16/2020 | $12,145.00 | 11/12/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(11): Lifelines were not protected against being cut or abraded: a) On or about August 5, 2020, and at times prior, Total Welding, Inc. did not ensure that lifelines were protected against being cut or abraded. A vertical lifeline used by Total Welding, Inc. employees was set up using a 3/8" galvanized steel cable wrapped around 90 degree corners over the top of a concrete masonry unit wall without any protection against cuts or abrasion exposing workers to fall hazards greater than 15 feet. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").