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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B14 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 190169.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,200.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 02/08/2012
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/09/2012
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/16/2012
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/16/2012 | $2,100.00 | 02/09/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/08/2012 | $4,200.00 | 02/09/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(14): "Wall openings." 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 (1.8 m) or more above lower levels and the inside bottom edge of the wall opening is less than 39 inches (1.0 m) above the walking/working surface, shall be protected from falling by the use of a guardrail system, a safetynet system, or a personal fall arrest system. a. On or about January 26, 2012 - at the above addressed jobsite, employees conducting window frame installation were exposed to falls of approximately nineteen (19) feet, four (4) inches created by the presence of a wall opening.