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Standard Cited: 19100029 B01 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1353030.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $13,260.00
Issuance Date: 02/06/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date: 03/05/2019
Final Order: 07/12/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/12/2019 | $13,260.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/05/2019 | $13,260.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/06/2019 | $13,260.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): (1) The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, were not 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface. The top edge height may exceed 45 inches (114 cm), provided the guardrail system meets all other criteria of paragraph (b) of this section (see Figure D-11): a) Jobsite, 769 Shady Drive East, Apartment 203, Pittsburgh, PA: On October 11, 2018, the top height of the existing balcony wall which measured 29.5" did not meet the requirements of this standard and did not prevent an employee from fatally falling 13.5 feet to the ground below.