Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B01 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1208667.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $2,173.00
Current Penalty: $1,100.00
Issuance Date: 03/01/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/16/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/16/2017 | $1,100.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/01/2017 | $2,173.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: a) Job site corner of Braunlich Road and McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about February 6, 2017, during construction activities, the employer did not ensure that employees used appropriate fall protection systems/devices where exposed to fall hazards of up to approximately 10 feet.