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Standard Cited: 19100140 C13 I
Inspection Nr: 1771316.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/14/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 03/11/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/31/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/31/2025 | $0.00 | 03/11/2025 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/14/2025 | $0.00 | 02/10/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.140(c)(13)(i): Personal fall protection system. General requirements. Anchorages, except window cleaners' belt anchors covered by paragraph (e) of this section, must be: Capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) for each employee attached; a) On or about August 23, 2024, the employer did not ensure that employees were connecting snap-hooks that have been proof tested to sustained at least 3,600 lbs. in all directions to anchor points that were capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds, in that employees were using snap-hooks to anchor their harness when working around the railing inside the Black E-coat Tank 1. Snap-hooks were being attached to any metal piece they find within reach of the area where they are going to be working from, exposing employees to an approximate 10 ft. fall.