Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260451 G01 VII General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1076225.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/30/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/17/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/12/2016
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/12/2016 | $7,000.00 | 12/30/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/17/2015 | $7,000.00 | 12/30/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii): Each employee on a scaffold, not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower level was not protected from falls by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section. a) Geisinger Medical Center, East Wall, Foss Building: Employees working from an HEK twin mast climbing scaffold unit (Model MSHF) were exposed to two 51" L x 23 1/2" W " openings in the scaffold platform when preparing the platform to travel past the mast brackets and were not protected from falling by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems, exposing employees to an approximate 100 foot fall hazard, on or about July 8, 2015. Abatement Certification and Documentation Required.
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