Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B14 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1716553.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - AD Discretion
Initial Penalty: $7,098.00
Current Penalty: $7,098.00
Issuance Date: 03/07/2024
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 14
Abatement Date: 03/26/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/04/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/07/2024 | $7,098.00 | 03/26/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(14): Each employee working on, at, above, or near wall openings (including those with chutes attached) where the outside bottom edge of the wall opening is 6 feet or more above lower levels and the inside bottom edge of the wall opening is less than 39 inches above the walking/working surface, were not protected from falling by the use of a guardrail system, a safety net system, or a personal fall arrest system: a) On or about October 16, 2023 , employees engaged in framing carpentry work were not protected from fall hazards while working around unguarded wall openings on the second and third floors. b) On or about October 16, 2023, employees engaged in framing work around unprotected elevator shafts approximately three stories above the ground, were not protected from the hazard of falling. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.