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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B04 I Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1531221.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,461.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/15/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 11/02/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date: 12/07/2021
Final Order: 11/02/2022
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 11/02/2022 | $0.00 | 11/02/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/07/2021 | $5,461.00 | 11/19/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/15/2021 | $5,461.00 | 11/19/2021 | 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: a) At the facility, 1050 Elizabeth St. Ext, Mechanicville, NY 12118 - Building roof - On or about May 17, 2021, employees were performing roof decking replacement on the building roof. As the damaged roof decking was being removed, it left holes within the roof, in which employees were not protected from falling though. Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 40' from the upper roof to the concrete floor below. An employee fell through the rotted roof decking, resulting in fatal injuries.