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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B15 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1544073.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $5,461.00
Current Penalty: $5,461.00
Issuance Date: 08/25/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/05/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/25/2021 | $5,461.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(15):"Walking/working surfaces not otherwise addressed." Except as provided in 1926.500(a)(2) or in 1926.501 (b)(1) through (b)(14), each employee on a walking/working surface 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system. On or about July 26, 2021, during the installation of beam clips to Uni-span shoring scaffolding at a job site located at 211 Franklin Ave, Kent OH 44240; the employer did not ensure employees working up in the shoring scaffolding were protected from a fall of approximately 20 feet to the lower level. No fall protection system(s) was used.