Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B13 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1501860.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $9,011.00
Current Penalty: $2,252.00
Issuance Date: 02/11/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/28/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/28/2021 | $2,252.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/11/2021 | $9,011.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b): 195 Ashburnham St., Fitchburg, MA: On or about November 10, 2020 employees engaged in roofing activities and exposed to falls greater than 23 feet were not protected from falling by guard rail systems, safety net systems or a utilized personal fall arrest system (PFAS). Ascend Construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926501(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1258074, citation number 1, item number 9b and was affirmed as a final order on January 8, 2018 , with respect to a workplace located at 4 Horman Road N Billerica, MA 01862.
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