Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B15 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1654726.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $6,250.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/14/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/30/2023
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/30/2023 | $5,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/14/2023 | $6,250.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(15): Each employee on a walking/working surface 6 feet (1.8 meters) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system: a) On or about 3/6/2023, at the site located at 17-story Delaware Tower Condominiums, 1088 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY, an employee was walking on the seven floor ledge on the outside of the building. The employee was moving the safety rope from sections 7F to 7H. The employee fell to first floor covered garage. Employee was not tied off to safety ropes and 100% fall protection was not maintained. Employee was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 55 feet. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
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