Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B13 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1501676.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $52,564.00
Current Penalty: $29,961.48
Issuance Date: 05/05/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 05/17/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/27/2021
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/27/2021 | $29,961.48 | 05/17/2021 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/05/2021 | $52,564.00 | 05/17/2021 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, or an alternative fall protection measure that meets a provision described in paragraph (b) of this section. (a) Jobsite located on 230 E. Berkley Ave. Clifton Heights, PA - 19018: On or about November 6, 2020, the employer did not ensure that fall protection was being used by employees performing roofing activities approximately 11 feet above ground level, thereby exposing them to fall hazards. Middle Creek Roofing, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1489397, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on August 25, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 935 Brookside Rd. Allentown, PA - 18106. Middle Creek Roofing LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1211582, citation number 1, Item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on July 19, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 15 Ladybug Lane, Meyerstown, PA.