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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B01 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1672027.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $24,063.00
Current Penalty: $10,039.25
Issuance Date: 08/01/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/15/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date: 08/25/2023
Final Order: 12/18/2024
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/18/2024 | $10,039.25 | 10/15/2024 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/29/2023 | $24,063.00 | 08/25/2023 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/01/2023 | $24,063.00 | 08/25/2023 | Repeat |
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 which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. At the commercial job site located in the KCI Max Building at 500 Reformatory Rd. Hutchinson, KS, employee(s) engaged in sprinkler installation services was exposed to fall hazards of approximately nine feet from the upper walking/working surface to the concrete floor below in that fall protection was not utilized. American Fire Sprinkler Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.501(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1638861, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 5/02/2023, with respect to a workplace located at 2601 Central Avenue Dodge City, KS 67801.