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Standard Cited: 19260502 D15 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1493070.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $4,453.00
Current Penalty: $3,118.00
Issuance Date: 10/01/2020
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/20/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/20/2020 | $3,118.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/01/2020 | $4,453.00 | 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 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. Location - 14 Ward Street, Somerville, MA: On or about September 16, 2020, anchorage points used to attach personal fall arrest systems were not capable of supporting 5000 pounds, did not maintain a safety factor of at least two and were not installed and used under the supervision of a qualified person.