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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B03 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1643378.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $132,593.00
Current Penalty: $132,593.00
Issuance Date: 07/05/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/13/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0936300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/28/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/05/2023 | $132,593.00 | 07/13/2023 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(3): Each employee in a hoist area was not protected from falling 6 feet (1.8m) or more to lower levels by guardrail systems or personal fall arrest systems: The employer does ensure employees in hoist areas are protected from falling 6 feet (1.8m) or more to lower levels by guardrail systems or personal fall arrest systems. This violation was discovered on or about January 10, 2023; on the west side of the second floor, where employees were loading metal beams onto a lift, and exposed to fall hazards. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure employees are protected from hazards such as those created by working in a hoist area not protected from falling 6 feet (1.8m) or more to lower levels by guardrail systems or personal fall arrest systems.