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Standard Cited: 19260502 D Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1647199.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/09/2023 5
Initial Penalty: $4,688.00
Current Penalty: $4,688.00
Issuance Date: 02/27/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/24/2023
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/27/2023 | $4,688.00 | 03/09/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.502(d): "Personal fall arrest systems." Personal fall arrest systems and their use shall comply with the provisions set forth below. Effective January 1, 1998, body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system. Note: The use of a body belt in a positioning device system is acceptable and is regulated under paragraph (e) of this section. a. Located at 157 Kohler St. Pickerington, Ohio: On or about January 31, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from falls while clearing ice and snow from the residential roof to prepare for the installation of roofing. Employees were using unapproved climbing harnesses as personal fall arrest equipment, thereby exposed to falls from approximately twenty feet.