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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19260502 D15 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.

Inspection Nr: 1385569.015

Citation: 01003

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Date: 07/10/2019 5

Initial Penalty: $5,834.00

Current Penalty: $5,834.00

Issuance Date: 06/13/2019

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 7

Related Event Code (REC):

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0522000

Contest Date:

Final Order: 07/10/2019

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	Z: Issued	06/13/2019	$5,834.00	07/10/2019	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment shall be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached, or shall be designed, installed, and used as follows: On March 15, 2019, located at a commercial structure, employees were using knots in a rope lifeline tied around structural beams as anchorages, adversely affecting the minimum breaking strength of 5,000 pounds. Potential fall heights were determined to be greater than 24 feet (south side) and 13 feet (southwest side) above the ground below.

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