Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 A02 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 996665.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/09/2015 5
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,250.00
Issuance Date: 03/20/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/31/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/31/2015 | $5,250.00 | 04/09/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/20/2015 | $7,000.00 | 04/09/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(a)(2): The employer did not determine if the walking/working surfaces on which its employees were to work had the strength and structural integrity to support employees safely. Employees were allowed to work on surfaces which did not have the requisite strength and structural integrity to support employees safely: (a) Former Foundry Building, 4831 Front Mountain Road, Belleville, Pennsylvania - The employer did not determine that all parts of the roof where employee's were walking / working had the required strength and structural stability to safely support the employees. On September 23, 2014, an employee fell through a section of the roof decking to the floor 32 feet below, suffering fatal injuries. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.
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