Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260502 B03 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1246060.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $19,520.00
Current Penalty: $13,125.00
Issuance Date: 09/22/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 11/14/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/24/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/24/2017 | $13,125.00 | 11/14/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/22/2017 | $19,520.00 | 10/04/2017 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.502(b)(3): Guardrail systems were not capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds (890 N) applied within 2 inches (5.1 cm) of the top edge, in any outward or downward direction, at any point along the top edge: a) On or about 7/11/2017, Nicholas Ferrante Building, OCC Drive: Employees performing roofing work on the lower roof were utilizing a guardrail system that would not withstand a 200 pound force without failing in that the stanchions were not installed per the manufacturers requirements. Employees exposed to falls of 29 feet. Abatement certification is required for this item. Josall Syracuse, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.502(b)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1056455, citation number 1, item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on 6/24/15, with respect to a workplace located at 4170 Route 31, Clay, NY.