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Standard Cited: 19260501 B01 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1412187.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $11,950.00
Issuance Date: 12/12/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 02/07/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/13/2020
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/13/2020 | $11,950.00 | 02/07/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/12/2019 | $13,260.00 | 12/18/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) 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) Telecommunications Tower, 328 Stafford Forge Rd., West Creek, NJ; on or about June 28, 2019, Rise & Rise Wireless Inc. employees were installing upgraded equipment at the top of a 150 foot tall monopole telecommunication tower. The employer did not ensure that employees were utilizing fall protection at all times while walking/working from the T-bar antenna supports on the tower. As a result an 18 year old employee fell from the tower, 145 feet to his death. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.