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 or 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. On or about July 16, 2012 where two employees with personal fall arrest equipment were installing sheet metal decking on the roof of the new H.E.B. near Lakeline Mall and both employees were attached to a single 3M adjustable anchor model #4000, which was not installed in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations, exposing employees to a fall hazard. The 3M adjustable anchor model #4000 is designed to be used as an anchor point for no more than one person at a time and mounted with a minimum of 10 #8, 3/4 inch long sheet metal screws per side on raised rib of roof panel with pull on the long axis bracket. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that anchorage used for attachment for personal fall arrest equipment is capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached or is designed, installed and used as an anchor point for no more than one person at a time and mounted with a minimum of 10 #8, 3/4 inch long sheet metal screws per side on raised rib of roof panel with pull on the long axis bracket.