Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B13 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1002543.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/09/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 01/15/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date: 01/29/2015
Final Order: 05/15/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 05/15/2017 | $7,000.00 | 01/15/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/02/2015 | $70,000.00 | 01/15/2015 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/09/2015 | $70,000.00 | 01/15/2015 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system. a) Meridian Crossing (Unit 725), 700 Roger Chaffee Square, Bear, DE 19701 - An employee working along the leading edge of the second floor balcony, approximately 11 feet above the ground, was not protected from a fall hazard. Condition identified on or about July 14, 2014. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification and documentation, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.