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Standard Cited: 19260502 D15 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1807982.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $115,860.00
Current Penalty: $115,860.00
Issuance Date: 08/29/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 09/18/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215600
Contest Date: 09/04/2025
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A;I
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/04/2025 | $115,860.00 | 09/18/2025 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/29/2025 | $115,860.00 | 09/18/2025 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and/or were not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 KN) per employee attached: Site: 133-25 37 Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354. a). On or about March 03, 2025, and at times prior thereto, BCG Glass Industry Inc., two employees engaged in metal panel installation on balcony dividers located approximately 10-100 feet above the ground below were connected to the same anchor point as part of their fall protection systems. The K-Strong UAF30090 and Werner A510000 anchors the employees were using were only rated for 5, 000 pounds per person attached, and exposed the employees to falling hazards.