Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B01 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1581011.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 1
Initial Penalty: $2,395.00
Current Penalty: $1,200.00
Issuance Date: 05/06/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date: 06/09/2022
Final Order: 10/03/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 10/03/2022 | $1,200.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/16/2022 | $2,395.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/06/2022 | $2,395.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1):"Unprotected sides and edges." Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. a) On or about 03/01/2022, on the roof of the Strong Memorial Primary Care Clinic, located on 7995 Call Parkway, in Batavia, New York, the employer did not enforce the use of fall protection during the installation of roofing materials. The employer allowed employees to perform roofing work on elevated surfaces 16 feet above lower levels, exposing them to falls. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED