Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260859 G Mechanical demolition.
Inspection Nr: 1147045.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,224.00
Current Penalty: $7,028.00
Issuance Date: 10/12/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 10/24/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date: 06/26/2017
Final Order: 01/03/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/03/2018 | $7,028.00 | 10/24/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/26/2017 | $11,224.00 | 10/24/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/12/2016 | $11,224.00 | 10/24/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.859(g): During demolition, continuing inspections by a competent person was not made as the work progresses to detect hazards resulting from weakened or deteriorated floors, or walls, or loosened material. Employees were permitted to work where such hazards existed. a) Jobsite, 2-story building: Employees utilized excavators with shear attachments to mechanically demolish a building from the sides. During demolition, the employer did not conduct continuing inspections, by a competent person, as the work progressed to detect hazards resulting from weakened and deteriorated wall. Employees were permitted to work where collapse hazards exist. On or about 04/18/16.