Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B01 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1502018.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/04/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $5,461.00
Current Penalty: $5,461.00
Issuance Date: 04/08/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/10/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/08/2021 | $5,461.00 | 05/04/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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: At a worksite located at 1201 NW Indian Lane Blue Springs, MO 64015: Employees were exposed to fall hazards. This was demonstrated on or about October 28, 2020 when a worker fell approximately 24 feet to the ground below. The worker suffered serious injuries as a result of their fall and they had to be hospitalized. The employer failed to ensure that workers were not exposed to unprotected sides or edges by providing protective systems to prevent the workers from falling.
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