Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260502 B01 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1389564.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/05/2019 5
Initial Penalty: $10,210.00
Current Penalty: $8,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/18/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 08/19/2019
Final Order: 12/23/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/23/2019 | $8,000.00 | 09/05/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/20/2019 | $10,210.00 | 09/05/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/18/2019 | $10,210.00 | 09/05/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.502(b)(1): The top edge height of the top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, was not 42 inches (1.1 m) plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm) above the walking/working level: A) 2nd floor of building- Employees were exposed to a fall of approximately of approximately 20 feet while working near a guardrail that was only 33 above the working level and did not meet the 42 inch plus or minus requirement; on or about 4/1/19.