Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B01 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1540061.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $4,096.00
Current Penalty: $2,457.60
Issuance Date: 11/15/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/16/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/16/2021 | $2,457.60 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/15/2021 | $4,096.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. On or about July 5, 2021, and at times prior thereto, a worker was hanging plastic sheeting on an unprotected 3rd story balcony without the use of fall protection, exposing the worker to the hazard of falling approximately 22 feet to the ground below.