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Standard Cited: 19260501 B14 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 684318.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $6,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/29/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/08/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/08/2013 | $3,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/29/2013 | $6,000.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(14): "Wall openings." Each employee working on, at, above, or near wall openings (including those with chutes attached) where the outside bottom edge of the wall opening is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels and the inside bottom edge of the wall opening is less than 39 inches (1.0 m) above the walking/working surface, shall be protected from falling by the use of a guardrail system, a safety net system, or a personal fall arrest system. Location: 45 E. 33rd St., New York, NY. a) Employer did not provide a guardrail system for a wall opening located at the cellar. Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of more than 6 ft. to the sub-cellar floor below; on or about 10/9/12.