Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B01 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1334651.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/04/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $6,984.00
Current Penalty: $5,587.20
Issuance Date: 09/24/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/16/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/16/2018 | $5,587.20 | 10/04/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/24/2018 | $6,984.00 | 10/04/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): "Unprotected sides and edges." Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. a. On or about July 26, 2018, located at the Disk Builder platform, employees were inspecting working conditions while on the platform without any means of fall protection, thereby exposing the employees to a fall hazard of approximately six feet seven inches. b. On or about August 8, 2018, located on the mezzanine in Building C, an employee was installing an expansion joint on an exhaust blower from an elevated surface without any means of fall protection, thereby exposing the employee to a fall hazard of approximately seven feet four inches.
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