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Standard Cited: 19260501 B04 I Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1118420.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,900.00
Issuance Date: 07/13/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/08/2016
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/08/2016 | $4,900.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/13/2016 | $7,000.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A 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 6 feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes: (a) 2 16th Street, Wheeling; First floor: On or about January 15, 2016, employees cut out a 8'x20' foot floor hole for a new stairway installation. Employees were exposed to a 16 foot fall hazard from the unprotected floor hole. (b) 2 16th Street, Wheeling; Second Floor: On or about January 15, 2016, employees cut out a 8'x20' foot floor hole for a new stairway installation. Employees were exposed to a 11 to 27 foot fall hazard from the unprotected floor hole. (c) 2 16th Street, Wheeling; Third Floor: On or about January 15, 2016, employees cut out a 8'x20' foot floor hole for a new stairway installation. Employees were exposed to a 11 to 38 foot fall hazard from the unprotected floor hole.