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Standard Cited: 19260501 B04 I Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1451835.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $4,048.00
Current Penalty: $2,830.00
Issuance Date: 03/24/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/16/2020
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/16/2020 | $2,830.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/24/2020 | $4,048.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i): Each employee on walking/working surfaces shall be protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes. On or about December 13, 2019, employees performing roofing activities were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 18.5 feet and the employer did not ensure fall protection was used around unprotected skylights. An employee fell through an unprotected skylight and struck the ground approximately 18.5 feet below.