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Standard Cited: 19260502 D16 III Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1663322.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/14/2023 5
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $13,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/25/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/19/2023
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/19/2023 | $13,000.00 | 09/14/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/25/2023 | $15,625.00 | 09/14/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(16)(iii): Personal fall arrest systems, when stopping a fall, were not rigged such that an employee could not free fall more than 6 feet (1.8 m) nor contact any lower level: a. 403 Wild Turkey Road, Bluefield, WV 24701: On April 12, 2023 an employee was assisting in the installation of insulation on the roof of a new pre-engineered metal building. The employee was working on the section of the roof that was approximately 27'4" above the floor and was utilizing a personal fall protection system that was rigged such that it allowed for a free fall of greater than 6 feet.