Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260451 G04 I General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1665657.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - AD Discretion
Initial Penalty: $31,252.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/27/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 11/15/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 08/21/2023
Final Order: 12/11/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 12/11/2023 | $4,000.00 | 11/15/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/24/2023 | $31,252.00 | 08/02/2023 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/27/2023 | $31,252.00 | 08/02/2023 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(4)(i): Guardrail systems were not installed along all open sides and ends of platforms. a- Building 1, Westampton NJ: Workers were exposed to fall hazard, up to and in excess of 21 feet 4 inches to the ground surface below, when walking and working from a pump jack scaffold's walking/working surface that was not supplied with end stops nor a screen that ran the full length of the walking/working surface. At the time of the inspection these workers were either wearing full body harnesses that were not connected to an anchor with a lanyard, wearing full body harnesses that were connected to a pump jack scaffold's post brace with a lanyard or not wearing a full body harness. Condition observed on or about 04/25/23. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.