Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B01 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 998030.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/07/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $3,080.00
Current Penalty: $3,080.00
Issuance Date: 03/02/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date: 03/02/2015
Final Order: 08/26/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/26/2015 | $3,080.00 | 07/07/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/03/2015 | $3,080.00 | 04/02/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/02/2015 | $3,080.00 | 04/02/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface having an unprotected side or edge which was six or more feet (1.8m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: Ground floor of a residence located at 20505 Taylor Street, Elkhorn, NE: The employer is failing to ensure that a floor opening where a stairwell will eventually be installed was protected with any type of fall protection/prevention system such as a guard rail system. This exposes the employees to falls of 9.85 feet. Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation. The documentation should include written verification of the abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.