Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B01 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1113312.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/14/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $3,675.00
Issuance Date: 05/25/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/17/2016
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/17/2016 | $3,675.00 | 06/14/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/25/2016 | $4,900.00 | 06/14/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface having an unprotected side or edge which was six or more feet (1.8m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: a) Fuel tank farm site - On or about 12/11/15 and at times prior thereto employees assigned to the removal and relocation of tanks conducted welding, cutting and dismantling operations on top of tanks and unstable catwalks. The employer did not ensure that fall protection equipment provided on site was in use to prevent falls from a 33 ft. maximum elevation to ground level.
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