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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 A02 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1412187.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/07/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $5,304.00
Current Penalty: $4,700.00
Issuance Date: 12/12/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/13/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/13/2020 | $4,700.00 | 02/07/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/12/2019 | $5,304.00 | 01/09/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(a)(2): The employer did not determine if the walking/working surfaces on which its employees were to work had the strength and structural integrity to support employees safely: (a) Telecommunications Tower, 328 Stafford Forge Rd., West Creek, NJ; on or about June 28, 2019, Rise & Rise Wireless Inc. employees were using the T-bar antenna supports of a 150 foot tall telecommunication tower as their walking/working surface. The employer had not assessed the strength and structural integrity of the surfaces to ensure that they were capable of supporting employees safely. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.