Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260502 D21 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1075806.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/07/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 12/22/2015
Final Order: 01/03/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/03/2017 | $5,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/28/2015 | $5,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/07/2015 | $5,000.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(21): Personal fall arrest systems were not inspected prior to each use for wear, damage, and other deterioration, and/or defective components were not removed from service: (a) Location - Johnson Street, N. Andover, MA: On or about 7/7/15, employees were exposed to falls when the employer failed to ensure fall protection equipment was inspected before use.