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Standard Cited: 19260251 C09 Rigging equipment for material handling.
Inspection Nr: 1007011.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/02/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,750.00
Issuance Date: 04/15/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date: 05/11/2015
Final Order: 02/05/2016
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/05/2016 | $3,750.00 | 06/02/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/12/2015 | $7,000.00 | 06/02/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/15/2015 | $7,000.00 | 06/02/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.251(c)(9): Slings were not padded or protected from sharp edges: a) On or about October 24, 2014 and prior to that time located at various areas of the water tower employees were working from powered single-point and two-point adjustable suspension scaffolds on which the scaffolds support lines were directly suspended / anchored to the water towers catwalk/balcony angle steel top rail guardrail system with a wire rope sling / choker which was not protected or softened from abrasion of the steel angle top rail edge which impaired the wire rope sling / chokers function and strength without the rope being replaced exposing employees to fall potentials in excess of 60 feet.