Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260502 D17 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 995980.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $2,200.00
Current Penalty: $1,320.00
Issuance Date: 10/17/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/14/2014
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/14/2014 | $1,320.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/17/2014 | $2,200.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(17): The attachment point of the body belt was not located in the center of the wearer's back. The attachment point of the body harness was not located in the center of the wearer's back near shoulder level, or above the wearer's head. (a) Roof of building # 2, 740 Sidney Marcus Blvd, Atlanta, GA: Employees were exposed to fall hazards while improperly using a harness and carabineers as a positioning belt with a rope grab located at the wearer's waist. The employees were on an 8:12 pitched roof at a height of approximately 28 feet from the eave to the lower level.