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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B13 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 973813.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Not Completed - AD Discretion
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $35,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/28/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 03/23/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112000
Contest Date: 09/26/2014
Final Order: 04/27/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/27/2015 | $35,000.00 | 03/23/2015 | Willful | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/29/2014 | $70,000.00 | 10/16/2014 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/28/2014 | $70,000.00 | 10/16/2014 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): The employer does not protect employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels from falling to that lower level: WORKSITE: This violation was most recently observed on 4/18/2014 at a worksite at 39 East Street, New Britain, CT where guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems were not provided on a 6 in 12 pitch roof, exposing employees to approximately 10 falls to the ground. Gleason Roofing Company was previously cited for this practice, as described below. Gleason Roofing Company was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard {29 CFR 1926.501 (b)(13)}, which was contained in OSHA inspection (316008267), citation number 2, item number 1, affirmed as a final order on 4/11/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 17 Finger Lane, West Hartford, CT. Gleason Roofing Company was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard {29 CFR 1926.501 (b)(13)}, which was contained in OSHA inspection (316007756), citation number 1, item number 1, affirmed as a final order on 3/6/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 53 Main Street, Somersville, CT. Gleason Roofing Company was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard {29 CFR 1926.501 (b)(13)}, which was contained in OSHA inspection (310185095), citation number 2, item number 1, affirmed as a final order on 7/06/2007, with respect to a workplace located at 11 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT. Gleason Roofing Company was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard {29 CFR 1926.501 (b)(13)}, which was contained in OSHA inspection (306416058), citation number 1, item number 1, affirmed as a final order on 8/03/2004, with respect to a workplace located at 151 Prospect Hill Road, Windsor, CT. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that fall protection systems and/or devices are not only available but also are used at its worksites to protect all employees who work on roofs more than 6 feet above a lower level from falling to that lower level. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), the employer must provide documentation that this violation has been abated with 10 calendar days the employer receives the citation.