Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260850 J Preparatory operations.
Inspection Nr: 1211686.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/07/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $3,803.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/19/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/18/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/18/2017 | $3,000.00 | 08/07/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/19/2017 | $3,803.00 | 08/07/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.850(j): Except for the cutting of holes in floors for chutes, holes through which to drop materials, preparation of storage space, and similar necessary preparatory work, the demolition of exterior walls and floor construction did not begin at the top of the structure and proceed downward. Each story of exterior wall and floor construction was not removed and dropped into the storage space before commencing the removal of exterior walls and floors in the story next below: a) Five Story Building: On or about February 14, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer demolished portions of the steel framing, wooden floors, and brick walls on each level of the building from the bottom up which exposed employees to death and other injuries associated with falls or being struck-by and crushed-by collapsing and falling portions of the structure.