Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B14 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1718007.015
Citation: 01006A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/08/2024
Initial Penalty: $11,292.00
Current Penalty: $11,292.00
Issuance Date: 06/17/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/16/2024
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/17/2024 | $11,292.00 | 07/08/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(14): Each employee working on, at, above, or near wall openings (including those with chutes attached), where the outside bottom edge of the wall opening was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels and the inside bottom edge of the wall opening is less than 39 inches (1.0 M) above the walking/working surface, is not protected from falling by the use of a guardrail system, a safety net system, or a personal fall arrest system: (a) 938 Washington St., Allentown PA. 18102, 4th floor - On or about December 21, 2023, an employee worked near window wall openings for replacement windows where the window ledge for opening was less than 39 inches, exposing employee to a fall hazard.