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Standard Cited: 19260502 D15 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 997999.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/30/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 04/20/2015
Final Order: 04/17/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 04/17/2017 | $7,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/28/2015 | $7,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/30/2015 | $7,000.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 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. (a) Location: 12 Parsons Hill Road, Wenham MA, 01984 On or about 10/2/2014, a fall protection anchor was not secured properly to the peak of the roof, and employees were not protected from falling when using a PFAS system which did not have an anchor point of supporting at least 5000 pounds.