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Standard Cited: 19260502 D15 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1182367.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/09/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $27,885.00
Current Penalty: $4,830.00
Issuance Date: 02/03/2017
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 03/02/2017
Final Order: 05/30/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/30/2017 | $4,830.00 | 02/09/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/06/2017 | $27,885.00 | 02/09/2017 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/03/2017 | $27,885.00 | 02/09/2017 | Willful |
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. Residential Roof 11 Sussex Rd., Winchester, MA On or about October 4, 2016 four employees were exposed to falls of up to 11-feet, 8-inches to the ground below while removing and shoveling asphalt shingles where the Gemtor hinged roof anchors were not installed using the required fasteners specified by the manufacturer's instructions. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that fall protection system anchorages are installed per the manufacturer's instructions to protect each employee working 6 feet or more above a lower level from falling.