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Standard Cited: 19260501 B15 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1866482.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $11,916.00
Current Penalty: $7,500.00
Issuance Date: 01/16/2026
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/11/2026
Related Event Code (REC): I
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/11/2026 | $7,500.00 | Repeat | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/16/2026 | $11,916.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(15): "Walking/working surfaces not otherwise addressed." Except as provided in 1926.500(a)(2) or in 1926.501 (b)(1) through (b)(14), each employee on a walking/working surface 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system. Location: 707 Neponset St, Norwood, MA- pick On December 30, 2025, a worker exposed to fall hazards of up to 17 feet t the ground while conducting framing activities where fall protection was not used and the worker fell and sustained injuries J Williams Construction Corp was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard- 1926.501(b)(13) , which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1793307, citation number 1, item number 1(a) and was affirmed as a final order on October 3, 2025, with respect to a workplace located at 18 Hedgerow Lane, Westwood, MA.