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Standard Cited: 19100028 C Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1656513.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $4,688.00
Current Penalty: $3,750.00
Issuance Date: 04/04/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0216000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/07/2023
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/07/2023 | $3,750.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/04/2023 | $4,688.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(c): (c) Protection from falling objects. When an employee is exposed to falling objects, the employer must ensure that each employee wears head protection that meets the requirements of 29 CFR part 1910, subpart I. In addition, the employer must protect employees from falling objects by implementing one or more of the following: A) Location: 200 Halstead Avenue, Harrison - NY (Back field of the Parsons Memorial School) On or about October 8th, 2022 an employee was fatally struck by a tree branch which fell approximately 40 feet to the ground below. The employer failed to ensure that employees were not positioned in the drop zone during tree trimming operations, as no barricades were provided.