Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B13 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1075806.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $70,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/07/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 12/22/2015
Final Order: 01/03/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/03/2017 | $70,000.00 | Willful | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/28/2015 | $70,000.00 | Willful | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/07/2015 | $70,000.00 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b): (a) (a) Location - Johnson Street N. Andover, MA: On or about 7/17/15, Employees were exposed to fall hazards greater than 18 feet while working on a roof. This violation was most recently observed on 7/7/2015 at a jobsite located 2-4 Johnson Street, North Andover, MA 01845 where roofing operation was taking place, the employees were exposed to a fall over 18 feet where fall protection was not utilized. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that a fall protection system is in place to protect each employee working 6 feet or more above a lower level from falling.