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Standard Cited: 19260501 B01 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1765750.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $12,421.00
Current Penalty: $8,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/18/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/21/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/21/2024 | $8,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/18/2024 | $12,421.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: On or about July 18, 2024, an employee working for Sheet Metal Contractors Inc. was working on a covered walkway at an elementary school building located at 1044 Highschool Drive in Saint Clair, Missouri. The employer did not ensure that fall protection systems were utilized by the employees working approximately 9 feet above the lower level. An employee was hospitalized when falling to the ground below.