Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B01 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1162320.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,729.00
Current Penalty: $4,801.00
Issuance Date: 01/05/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/02/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524530
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/27/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/27/2017 | $4,801.00 | 02/02/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/05/2017 | $8,729.00 | 02/02/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. The employer did not ensure fall protection was implemented for employees performing construction work on a sign. Employees were exposed to fall hazards associated with an approximately eleven (11) foot fall.