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Standard Cited: 19260502 D15 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1323718.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/07/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $3,141.00
Current Penalty: $3,141.00
Issuance Date: 08/13/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/10/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/13/2018 | $3,141.00 | 09/07/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorage used for attachment for personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds per employee attached, nor was it designed, installed and used as follows: As part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two; and under the supervision of a qualified person: (a) Superior Oilfield Services Co., Ltd dba Laser Oilfield Services at 18th St. and Hwy 34, Greeley, CO 80631: On and before June 19, 2018, the employer did not ensure that the anchorage used to connect to a personal fall arrest system was capable of supporting at lease 5,000 pounds, and was designed, installed, and used under the supervision of a qualified person. In the process of disassembling a tank battery, an employee anchored a personal fall arrest system to a pipe that was disconnected during the work process, causing the employee to fall approximately 22 feet. This condition exposed employee to a fall hazard of approximately 22 feet.