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Standard Cited: 19260501 B01 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 989451.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $70,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/06/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 02/19/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date: 02/18/2015
Final Order: 12/11/2017
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 | 12/11/2017 | $70,000.00 | 02/19/2015 | Willful | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/19/2015 | $70,000.00 | 02/19/2015 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/06/2015 | $70,000.00 | 02/19/2015 | 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. The employer did not ensure that the employees utilized fall protection while ascending, descending, and moving around on the tower at the cited worksite, exposing them to a fall hazard greater than six feet. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 20 CFR 1903.19(d).