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Standard Cited: 19260501 B01 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 981513.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 10/28/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/22/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity:
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date: 11/18/2014
Final Order: 09/24/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/24/2015 | $7,000.00 | 10/28/2014 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/20/2014 | $7,000.00 | 10/28/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/22/2014 | $7,000.00 | 10/28/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) 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. On or about June 17, 2014, the employer did not ensure that an employee was using fall protection equipment located at the 140 foot level of the communication tower, exposing employees to the hazards of falls. Employees were removing existing rigid waveguide and access platforms as part of tower renovation project.