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Standard Cited: 19260502 D15 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1739434.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $6,452.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/26/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date: 08/02/2024
Final Order: 03/10/2025
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/10/2025 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/19/2024 | $6,452.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/26/2024 | $6,452.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15):Anchorage used for attachment for personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached nor was it designed, installed and used as follows: As part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two; and under the supervision of a qualified person. Location: Worksite On about April 5, 2024, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of over 20 feet to the ground below while using 2x4 wall studs as an anchorage point that were not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pound force.