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Standard Cited: 19260501 B13 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 893836.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,600.00
Issuance Date: 07/23/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/09/2013
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/06/2013
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/06/2013 | $5,600.00 | 08/09/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/23/2013 | $7,000.00 | 08/09/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502. a) 14 Bedford Street, Dewey Beach, DE (Indian Beach): Employees working on the 3rd level deck of a residential construction site, approximately 20-25 feet above the ground, with unprotected sides or edges. The employees were exposed to fall hazards from working on the unguarded areas. An employee was working on a ladder to install joists and posts when he fell off the ladder and deck to the ground below. The violation was observed on or about March 6, 2013.