Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B04 I Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1318689.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $7,760.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/02/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date: 09/12/2018
Final Order: 08/22/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/22/2019 | $7,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/25/2018 | $7,760.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/02/2018 | $7,760.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i): Each employee on walking/working surfaces was not protected from falling through holes (including skylights), more than six feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes. On or about May 22, 2018, during the removal/replacement of concrete parking deck material at a job site located at 253 Arlington St, Youngstown, Ohio 44512; the employer did not ensure employees were protected from falling through holes in the walking/working surface. The employees were not protected by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes exposing the employees to a fall hazard of approximately 9.8 feet to the surface below.