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Standard Cited: 19260502 D15 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 985498.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,850.00
Current Penalty: $2,310.00
Issuance Date: 01/02/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 01/08/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/29/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/29/2015 | $2,310.00 | 01/08/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/02/2015 | $3,850.00 | 01/08/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached: The employer does not protect its employees from fall hazards inherent in performing roofing work. This was most recently observed on or about July 11, 2014 at a worksite located at 15 Cottage St., Easthampton, MA in that two employees working more than 25 feet above the ground below were attached to a reusable roof anchor on the roof, that was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds due to it being installed: (a) without the required number of and specific type of attachment screws required for proper installation (b) with more than 1 employee attached to the anchor To abate this violation, the employer must provide proper instruction to its employees on how to install and use this type of anchorage and enforce that its employees are following those instructions when installing and using this type of equipment as part of their Personnel Fall Arrest System.