Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B13 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 988911.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/31/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,400.00
Issuance Date: 10/21/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/12/2014
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/12/2014 | $1,400.00 | 10/31/2014 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/21/2014 | $2,800.00 | 10/31/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems, nor did the employer demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems and develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of section 1926.502: a) Employees performing carpentry work were exposed to fall hazards of greater than 25 feet. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.