Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B13 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1518177.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/03/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $4,096.00
Current Penalty: $4,096.00
Issuance Date: 07/06/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/07/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/07/2021 | $4,096.00 | 08/03/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/06/2021 | $4,096.00 | 08/03/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501(b), nor did the employer demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems and develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of section 1926.502: On or about March 01, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at a jobsite located at 5026 North FM 51, Weatherford, Texas; employees installing rafters, while working from the ceiling joists without fall protection were exposed to fall hazards greater than six (6) feet to the lower level.