Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B13 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1112025.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,400.00
Current Penalty: $15,400.00
Issuance Date: 06/03/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/15/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0216000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/28/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
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Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/03/2016 | $15,400.00 | 06/15/2016 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems: location: porch roof on or about: 12/4/15 a) Employees were on the porch roof while engaged in demolition and cleanup work. The employees, exposed to a fall of approximately 10 feet, were not using any means of fall protection. ***4 X 4 GENERAL CONTRACTORS WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OR A SIMILAR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, 1926.501(b)(13), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1064277, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1 ISSUED ON 7-28-15, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 7 WEATHERVANE CIRCLE, CREAM RIDGE, NJ 08514. ***4 X 4 GENERAL CONTRACTORS WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A WILLFUL VIOLATION OF THIS OR A SIMILAR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, 1926.501(b)(13), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1059086, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1 ISSUED ON 10-15-15, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT WEEPING WILLOW WAY, LOT TS-10, CAMILLUS, NY 13031. ***4 X 4 GENERAL CONTRACTORS WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A REPEAT VIOLATION OF THIS OR A SIMILAR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, 1926.501(b)(13), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1013043, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1A ISSUED ON 6-9-15, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 300-310 NORTH 2ND STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106. ***4 X 4 GENERAL CONTRACTORS WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A REPEAT VIOLATION OF THIS OR A SIMILAR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, 1926.501(b)(13), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1020269, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2A ISSUED ON 2-5-15, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 1101 EAST BERKS STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124. ***4 X 4 GENERAL CONTRACTORS WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A REPEAT VIOLATION OF THIS OR A SIMILAR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, 1926.501(b)(13), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1041461, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1 ISSUED ON 6-30-15, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED NEXT TO 1474 OLMSTEAD DRIVE, BEAR, DE 19701. ***4 X 4 GENERAL CONTRACTORS WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A REPEAT VIOLATION OF THIS OR A SIMILAR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, 1926.501(b)(13), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 998338, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1, ISSUED ON 11-26-14, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 10 GRANT WOOD WAY, EVESHAM, NJ, 08053. *** 4 X 4 GENERAL CONTRACTORS WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OR A SIMILAR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, 1926.501(b)(13), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 974149, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2, ISSUED ON 8-14-14, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 204 APPLEGARTH ROAD, BUILDING #14, MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ, 08831. *** 4 X 4 GENERAL CONTRACTORS WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OR A SIMILAR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, 1926.501(b)(13), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 990967, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1, ISSUED ON 9-15-14, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT THE MEWS AT LAUREL CREEK, 551 CENTERTON ROAD, MOORESTOWN, NJ, 08057. *** 4 X 4 GENERAL CONTRACTORS WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OR A SIMILAR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, 1926.501(b)(13), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 989466, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 2A, ISSUED ON 8-14-14, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 219 WEST GEORGE STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19123. *** 4 X 4 GENERAL CONTRACTORS WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OR A SIMILAR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, 1926.501(b)(13), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 981496, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1A, ISSUED ON 6-20-14, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 204 LAUREL STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19123. *** 4 X 4 GENERAL CONTRACTORS WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OR A SIMILAR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, 1926.501(b)(13), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 980608, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1A, ISSUED ON 7-8-14, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT LOT 256, CANAL VIEW DEVELOPMENT, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709. *** 4 X 4 GENERAL CONTRACTORS WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OR A SIMILAR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, 1926.501(b)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 997801, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1, ISSUED ON 12-2-14, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 4717 FREEMANSBURG AVENUE, BETHLEHEM, PA, 18020. *** 4 X 4 GENERAL CONTRACTORS WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OR A SIMILAR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, 1926.501(b)(4), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 989466, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1, ISSUED ON 8-14-14, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 219 WEST GEORGE STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19123.