Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260502 D15 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1426957.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $5,304.00
Current Penalty: $3,200.00
Issuance Date: 11/18/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date: 12/17/2019
Final Order: 07/20/2020
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/20/2020 | $3,200.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/17/2019 | $5,304.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/18/2019 | $5,304.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorage used for attachment for personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached nor was it designed, installed and used as follows: As part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two; and under the supervision of a qualified person. Location: a) Third floor On or about: 08/29/2019 a) On or about 8/29/2019, employees were framing the edge of the third floor while attached to a horizontal life line. The life line was not properly secured at the ends to prevent displacement.