Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B01 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1664443.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $109,381.00
Current Penalty: $106,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/16/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 10/26/2023
Final Order: 07/08/2024
Related Event Code (REC): A;R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/08/2024 | $106,000.00 | Repeat | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/22/2024 | $109,381.00 | Willful | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/16/2023 | $109,381.00 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working 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) At the facility, 199 Pomeroy Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054 - Roof. On or about April 19, 2023, employees were engaged in snapping perimeter lines 4-feet from leading edge of flat roof on commercial building without utilizing fall protection. The employees were exposed to a fall of approximately 36 ft to the ground. The employer did not ensure each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. b) At the facility, 199 Pomeroy Road, Parsippany, NJ, 07054 - Roof. On or about April 19, 2023, foreman was on the leading edge not utilizing fall protection system giving signals to the employee operating forklift lull to boom material to roof.