Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B14 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1313226.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/09/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $3,880.00
Current Penalty: $3,600.00
Issuance Date: 10/23/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A;R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/10/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/10/2018 | $3,600.00 | 11/09/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/23/2018 | $3,880.00 | 11/09/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(14): Each employee working on, at, above, or near wall openings (including those with chutes attached), where the outside bottom edge of the wall opening was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels and the inside bottom edge of the wall opening is less than 39 inches (1.0 M) above the walking/working surface, is not protected from falling by the use of a guardrail system, a safety net system, or a personal fall arrest system. a) On 2nd floor Parking Deck at 1270 Spring Street, Atlanta - On or about 4/26/2018, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards of 9 feet and 6 inches (9' 6") in that a fall protection system was not provided to employees cutting a 63" x 63" CMU wall on the second floor parking level. b) On 2nd floor Parking Deck at 1270 Spring Street, Atlanta - On or about 4/26/2018, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards of 9 feet and 6 inches (9' 6") in that a fall protection system was not provided to employees removing debris and walking near the opening of a 63" x 63" CMU wall on the second floor parking level.
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