Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B14 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1177934.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/29/2016 7
Initial Penalty: $3,920.00
Current Penalty: $3,920.00
Issuance Date: 12/16/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/03/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/16/2016 | $3,920.00 | 12/29/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(14): Each employee working on, at, above, or near wall openings (including those with chutes attached), where the outside bottom edge of the wall opening was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels and the inside bottom edge of the wall opening is less than 39 inches (1.0 M) above the walking/working surface, is not protected from falling by the use of a guardrail system, a safety net system, or a personal fall arrest system: a) On September 16, 2016, employees were not protected from fall hazards of approximately 40 feet to the ground while working near an unprotected wall opening. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).