Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B13 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1426752.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 02/28/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $50,889.00
Current Penalty: $50,889.00
Issuance Date: 02/18/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/12/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/18/2020 | $50,889.00 | 02/28/2020 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Employees engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels are not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems, or an alternative fall protection plan which meets the requirements of 1926.502(k): a) The employer fails to ensure effective protection against falls as required by the standard, as demonstrated on or about August 21, 2019, at 1947 and 1955 Boxwood Way, Lot 138 /139 Creekstone, Opelika, Alabama, when employees performing framing activities from the top of framed walls, without the use of conventional fall protection, are exposed to a fall hazard of up to 9 feet 6 inches to the ground below.