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Standard Cited: 19260502 D15 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1431150.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $2,842.00
Current Penalty: $1,989.40
Issuance Date: 11/18/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/16/2019
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/16/2019 | $1,989.40 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/18/2019 | $2,842.00 | 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 (22.2 kN) per employee attached nor was it designed, installed and used 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) 920 Back Road, Berwick, PA: The employer did not follow the manufacturer's instructions when installing anchors for a fall arrest system in that anchors meant to be installed on a sheathed wood truss structure with twelve #12x14 two inch screws were improperly installed in a metal truss roof with only four to six #12 1 1/2 inch screws, on or about September 10, 2019. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION CERTIFICATION NOT REQUIRED