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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260502 D21 Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1673117.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $11,162.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/16/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 12/06/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/20/2023
Related Event Code (REC): A;R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/20/2023 | $0.00 | 12/06/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/16/2023 | $11,162.00 | 12/06/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(21): Personal fall arrest systems were not inspected prior to each use for wear, damage, and other deterioration, and/or defective components were not removed from service: a) 405 South Reading Road Ephrata, PA - On or about May 25, 2023, employees were performing work on an aluminum dome roof with a height of between 18 feet and 22 feet above the concrete lower level, without their fall protection equipment, such as the D-Ring extension, positioning strap, and rope grabs, being inspected prior to use. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.