Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260502 J04 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
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Inspection Nr: 1658460.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $9,844.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/09/2023
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 08/17/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date: 08/25/2023
Final Order: 03/27/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/27/2024 | $0.00 | 08/17/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/25/2023 | $9,844.00 | 08/17/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/09/2023 | $9,844.00 | 08/17/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.502(j)(4):Where tools, equipment, or materials were piled higher than the top edge of a toeboard, paneling or screening was not erected from the walking/working surface or toeboard to the top of a guardrail system's top rail or midrail, for a distance sufficient to protect employees below. Location: The jobsite located at 790 Gay St. in Westwood, MA On or about March 21st, 2023 Employees were exposed to struck by hazards where tools, equipment, or materials were piled higher than the top edge of a toeboard and paneling or screening was not erected from the walking/working surface or toeboard to the top of a guardrail system's top rail or midrail, for a distance sufficient to protect employees below.