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Standard Cited: 19260451 G04 XV General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1635023.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,063.00
Current Penalty: $11,250.40
Issuance Date: 03/14/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/27/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/06/2023
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/06/2023 | $11,250.40 | 03/27/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/14/2023 | $14,063.00 | 03/27/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(4)(xv): Crossbracing used in place of a midrail was unacceptable because the crossing point of two braces is between 20 inches (0.5 m) and 30 inches ((0.8 M) above the work platform or as a toprail when the crossing point of two braces is not between 20 inches (0.5 m) and 30 inches (0.8 m) above the work platform or as a toprail when the crossing point of two braces is between 38 inches (0.97 m) and 48 inches (1.3 m) above the work platform. The endpoints at each upright were more than 48 inches (1.3 m) apart. On or about November 15, 2022, an employee was utilizing scaffolding that was only utilizing a crossbracing, either using it as a midrail without a toprail or a toprail without a midrail.