Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B01 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1123855.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $60,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/29/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 06/24/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date: 08/17/2016
Final Order: 05/24/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/24/2017 | $60,000.00 | 06/24/2017 | Repeat | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/18/2016 | $70,000.00 | 08/10/2016 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/29/2016 | $70,000.00 | 08/10/2016 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level is not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. On or about February 8, 2016, an employee was exposed to a 22.2 foot fall hazard while engaged in demolition activities on the PD10-3 conveyor system. The employer did not ensure each employee was protected by means of a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system. Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).