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Standard Cited: 19260502 D15 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1068239.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,390.00
Current Penalty: $3,230.00
Issuance Date: 11/30/2015
Nr Instances: 3
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: 009 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. Employees who were climbing fixed ladders inside the water tower were using a rope grab system as a fall protection with an anchorage that was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1903.19(d).