Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B01 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 684318.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 03/29/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/08/2013
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/08/2013 | $3,500.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/29/2013 | $7,000.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): "Unprotected sides and edges." Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. Location: 45 E. 33rd St., New York, NY. a) An employee at the construction site was not protected from falling at an unprotected side. The employee was wearing a harness but his lanyard was not tied off. The employee was exposed to a potential fall of approximately 30 ft. to the ground below; on or about 10/9/12.