Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15)(i): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not used as part of a complete personal fall arrest system: a) 1600 Avenue of the States, Lakewood, NJ - Third Floor Facade - The employer did not ensure that an employee installing transoms for a curtain wall glazing system on the third floor of the building was consistently secured to an anchorage point when accessing the work area exposing the employee to a fall hazard of 30 feet, on or about February 20, 2025. b) 1600 Avenue of the States, Lakewood, NJ - Third Floor Facade The employer did not ensure that an employee installing transoms for a curtain wall glazing system on the third floor of the building was attached to the wire rope sling (choker-style) anchorage point as part of the personal fall arrest system. The employee fell 30 feet to the ground and sustained fatal injuries, on or about February 21, 2025. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.