Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B13 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1148754.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $96,026.00
Current Penalty: $96,026.00
Issuance Date: 11/04/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/06/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/04/2016 | $96,026.00 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501(b): a) Jobsite, 156 La Belle Street, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about May 13, 2016, four employees are installing shingles on a residential roof and were not protected from falling. The fall hazard to the employees is approximately 35-40 feet to the ground with a roof pitch of 8 in 12.