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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B13 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1405243.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $50,007.00
Current Penalty: $50,007.00
Issuance Date: 06/19/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/07/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/19/2019 | $50,007.00 | 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 was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b), nor did the employer demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems and develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of section 1926.502: (a) Jobsite: On or about June 3, 2019, four employees were doing residential roofing work (installing shingles) and they were not protected from falling to the ground. The pitch of the roof was about 8 in 12 and the fall hazard to the employees was up to about 20 feet.