Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B13 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 953454.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $15,400.00
Current Penalty: $15,400.00
Issuance Date: 03/05/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): I
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/01/2014
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/05/2014 | $15,400.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system. a) 2nd & Ocean Ave., Manasquan: Two GS Brito Contracting LLC employees installing sheathing on the roof of a three story new construction residential structure were not using any form of fall protection and were thus exposed to a fall hazard of over 30 feet from the roof's edge to the ground. Observed on or about 12/26/2013. The employer, GS Brito Contracting LLC dba Brito Construction, was previously cited for a repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.501(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 419443, citation number 02, item number 001 and was affirmed as a final order on 07/12/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 212-234 Schuyler Ave., Kearny, NJ. The employer, GS Brito Contracting LLC dba Brito Construction, was previously cited for a repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315860759, citation number 01, item number 002 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/28/2011, with respect to a workplace located at Bldg 300 Kestrel Court, West Windsor, NJ.