Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260502 D15 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1019805.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $2,800.00
Issuance Date: 07/13/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/11/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/13/2015 | $2,800.00 | 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. Location: 130 West 70 Street NY, NY/ Basement, 2nd and 3rd Floors. On or About: 01/21/2015. a) The anchorage point used by employees was not designed and installed under the supervision of a qualified person. Employees used 5/16 wire rope between two beams as a horizontal safety line.