Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B01 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1629045.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $34,377.00
Current Penalty: $34,377.00
Issuance Date: 03/09/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 04/04/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/03/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/09/2023 | $34,377.00 | 04/04/2023 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): The employer did not ensure that each employee engaged in framing activities on a flat structure with unprotected sides and edges (6) feet or more above lower levels, was protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, or warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system. a) On October 19, 2022, employees performing carpentry and framing operations were not protected from falling from the building, thereby exposing employees to falls of approximately thirty (30) feet, on the 2nd story of the structure. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.