Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260502 D15 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1003916.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $3,080.00
Current Penalty: $3,080.00
Issuance Date: 02/06/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 02/27/2015
Final Order: 07/27/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/27/2017 | $3,080.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/04/2015 | $3,080.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/06/2015 | $3,080.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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. (a) Location - Congress Street, Salem, MA: On or about 10/27/14, employees were not protected from falling when using a PFAS system which did not have an anchor point capable of supporting at least 5000 pounds.