Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard: FALLING

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: (a)Date of Violation:On or About 08/23/11 Location:Storage Building Assembly Area Condition:Employees worked on a 4/12 sloped roof, 9 feet above floor level, and were not protected from falling. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to provide and require the use of conventional fall protection which includes a personal fall arrest harness, lanyard, and anchorage point. Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs, training certification, etc.) is required for this item.