Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B04 I Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1068239.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,390.00
Current Penalty: $3,230.00
Issuance Date: 11/30/2015
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 12/08/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523300
Contest Date: 12/21/2015
Final Order: 04/09/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/09/2018 | $3,230.00 | 12/08/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/04/2016 | $5,390.00 | 12/08/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/30/2015 | $5,390.00 | 12/08/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i): Each employee on walking/working surfaces was not protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes: Employees who were climbing ladders inside the water tower were exposed to fall hazards due to unprotected holes. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1903.19(d).