Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B01 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1573412.015
Citation: 02003
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 04/20/2022 7
Initial Penalty: $101,519.00
Current Penalty: $101,519.00
Issuance Date: 04/14/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/10/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/14/2022 | $101,519.00 | 04/20/2022 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. All Best Contractors Corporation does not ensure that employees use appropriate fall protection while engaged in commercial construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels. This violation was most recently observed, on or about 01/19/22, at Barington Court, Building 3 in Mount Holly NJ: a- Barington Court, Building 3, Mount Holly NJ: A worker was exposed to fall hazards, up to and in excess of 8 feet 8 inches to the ground and at times the cement surface below, when walking and working from the top plates of a commercial structure's wall frames without the use of fall protection. Condition observed on or about 01/19/22. 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.