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Standard Cited: 19100140 D02 II
Inspection Nr: 1751715.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $11,754.00
Current Penalty: $8,227.80
Issuance Date: 07/31/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/26/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/26/2024 | $8,227.80 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/31/2024 | $11,754.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.140(d)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that personal fall arrest systems are rigged in such a manner that the employee cannot free fall more than 6 feet (1.8 m) or contact a lower level. A free fall may be more than 6 feet (1.8 m) provided the employer can demonstrate the manufacturer designed the system to allow a free fall of more than 6 feet and tested the system to ensure a maximum arresting force of 1,800 pounds (8 kN) is not exceeded. (a) Facility Wide- On or about May 30, 2024, employees using six-foot shock absorbing lanyards while working from powered industrial vehicles (cherry pickers) at elevated heights up to 18 feet were exposed to contact with lower levels. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.