Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006B Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(6)(v): A snaphook not of the locking type was engaged to an object which was incompatibly shaped or dimensioned in relation to the snaphook such that unintentional disengagement could occur by the connected object being able to depress the snaphook keeper and release itself: a) Exterior Front, Top of Bay Window - A carpenter was observed standing on a 6 inch wide top plate installing short trusses for the roof of a bay window and the snap hook used to secure the lifeline to a window mullion would only allow half of the line in to the throat of the snap hook, exposing the carpenter to an 8 foot fall hazard, on or about 11/05/13. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.