Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B13 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1312508.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,880.00
Current Penalty: $1,940.00
Issuance Date: 08/01/2018
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 08/09/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/22/2018
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/22/2018 | $1,940.00 | 08/09/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/01/2018 | $3,880.00 | 08/09/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b), nor did the employer demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems and develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of section 1926.502. Location: 29 Hospital Rd., Medfield, MA 02052 On or about April 30, 2018 employees were exposed to falls of more than 10 feet to the ground below, where proper fall protection was not used.
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