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Standard Cited: 19260502 D15 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1718007.015
Citation: 01006B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/17/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 07/08/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/16/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/17/2024 | $0.00 | 07/08/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006B 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: (a) 938 Washington St., Allentown, PA 18102 - 4th floor: On or about December 21,2023, anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest systems were not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds per employee attached, nor designed and installed as part of a complete personal fall arrest system maintaining a safety factor of at least two and under the supervision of a qualified person. An employee wearing a harness which was attached to a rope harness and anchored at floor level, to two 2x4's nailed together. The rope was tied with a knot around the two 2x4's.