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Standard Cited: 19260502 E09 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 989451.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $42,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/06/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/05/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date: 02/18/2015
Final Order: 12/11/2017
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/11/2017 | $0.00 | 03/05/2015 | Willful | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/19/2015 | $42,000.00 | 03/05/2015 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/06/2015 | $42,000.00 | 03/05/2015 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.502(e)(9): Positioning device systems shall be inspected prior to each use for wear, damage, and other deterioration, and defective components shall be removed from service. On August 10, 2014, an employee was exposed to a 90 foot fall hazard while performing painting activities on a communication tower due to the use of a defective positioning device system. The employer did not ensure that the defective positioning device system was removed from service. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).