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Standard Cited: 19260501 B01 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1730768.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/01/2024 2
Initial Penalty: $12,421.00
Current Penalty: $7,452.60
Issuance Date: 06/11/2024
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/18/2024
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/18/2024 | $7,452.60 | 07/01/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/11/2024 | $12,421.00 | 07/01/2024 | 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. Located at 1190 Joyce Avenue, Columbus, Ohio: a. On or about February 26, 2024, employees and subcontractor employees were erecting and installing recycling equipment and related infrastructures from elevated work surfaces, approximately 17 feet from the concrete floor below. The employer did not ensure the employees were protected from fall hazards to the floor below by means such as, but not limited to, use of a personal fall arrest system and/or guardrailing.