Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B01 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1784152.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $22,583.00
Current Penalty: $12,500.00
Issuance Date: 12/12/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/13/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/13/2025 | $12,500.00 | Repeat | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/12/2024 | $22,583.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1):Each employee on a walking/working surface having an unprotected side or edge which was six or more feet (1.8m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest system: On or about October 23, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees performed panel installation to a post sign without the implementation of a personal fall prevention system used. Comet Sign was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.501(b)(1)), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1620484, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on November 17, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 20841 HWY 281, San Antonio, TX. 78258.