Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260502 B03 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1118434.015
Citation: 01024A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,905.00
Issuance Date: 06/03/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 06/13/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/01/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/01/2016 | $1,905.00 | 06/13/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/03/2016 | $2,800.00 | 06/13/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 024A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.502(b)(3): Guardrail systems were not capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds (890 N) applied within 2 inches (5.1 cm) of the top edge, in any outward or downward direction, at any point along the top edge: a- 5th Floor, Back of Building - 642 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn NY: On or about 1/14/16 site workers were exposed to fall hazards, in excess of 10 feet to the roof below, when walking/working next to metal framing that extended beyond its vertical support and was unsupported on its other side. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
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