Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B13 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 978873.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Worksite Changed
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 08/25/2014
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 09/03/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/24/2014
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/24/2014 | $2,100.00 | 09/03/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/25/2014 | $2,800.00 | 09/03/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b): Location: 75-81 Woods Lane, Newtown, CT 06470 A) The walking/working surface along the second floor top plate, with a 17 feet 8 inch fall distance, was not equipped with a fall protection system. B) The walking/working surface along the first floor top plate where employees were installing trusses, with a 13 feet 8 inch fall distance, was not equipped with a fall protection system. C) The 4 foot 3 inch wide by 12 foot 7 inch long floor hole on the first floor with a 9 foot 6 inch fall distance was not equipped with a standard railing and/or a floor hole cover.