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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B01 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1807982.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $115,860.00
Current Penalty: $115,860.00
Issuance Date: 08/29/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 09/18/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215600
Contest Date: 09/04/2025
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A;I
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/04/2025 | $115,860.00 | 09/18/2025 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/29/2025 | $115,860.00 | 09/18/2025 | 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 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. Site: 133-25 37 Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354. a). On or about March 03, 2025, and at times prior thereto, BCG Glass Industry Inc. employees engaged in metal panel installation on a balcony divider were exposed to a fall of approximately 10 to 100 feet from an unprotected side or edge. The employer did not ensure each employee was protected from falls by the use of fall protection systems. Note: BCG Glass Industry, Inc. 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 1772435, citation number, 1 item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 02/11/2025, with respect to a workplace located at 5722 7th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11220.