Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B13 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1471826.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $16,192.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 04/15/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 04/27/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/16/2020
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/16/2020 | $2,500.00 | 04/27/2020 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/15/2020 | $16,192.00 | Repeat |
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) 5267 Foxcroft Drive, Schnecksville., PA, Worksite, Roof - On or about April 6, 2020, employees are performing residential roofing work on a 5/12 pitched roof, approximately 10 feet above grade, without using any means of fall protection. Joseph Seifert Contracting, LLC. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 2926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1129972, citation number 1, and item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on May 10, 2016 with respect to a workplace located at Ruch and Birch Streets, Whitehall, PA.