Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260502 D15 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1253039.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $5,174.00
Current Penalty: $5,174.00
Issuance Date: 01/19/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/02/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/19/2018 | $5,174.00 | 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. On or about 8/3/17 on the roof area south end of the building located at 400 Roy Hoppy Hopkins Drive, Vivian, LA; the employer allowed an employee to work on a flat roof and the fall arrest anchor for the employee's personal fall arrest equipment was not fully attached at the anchor point thus exposing the employee to a fall of approximately 45' to a lower interior floor.