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Standard Cited: 19260502 D15 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1412187.015
Citation: 01004
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: 1
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: 004 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 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) Telecommunications Tower, 328 Stafford Forge Rd., West Creek, NJ; on or about June 28, 2019, Rise & Rise Wireless Inc. employees were installing upgraded equipment at the top of a 150 foot tall monopole telecommunication tower. Employees were using the T-bar antenna supports of the tower as their walking/working surface. An employee was using various tie off locations as anchorage for personal fall arrest systems without the use of a proper anchor strap. The employee was not properly supervised by a qualified person regarding appropriate anchor points during his work activity, exposing him to potential fall hazards. 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.