Inspection Type |
Planned
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Scope |
Complete
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2014-03-19
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Emphasis |
L: FALL, P: FALL
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Case Closed |
2015-02-05
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Related Activity
Type |
Referral |
Activity Nr |
877651 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
964157 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
964201 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
964168 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260025 A |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-15 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-07-21 |
Current Penalty |
1960.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.25(a): During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs, debris was not kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and around buildings or other structures: a) Worksite, Interior, 3rd Flr - Material such as, but not limited to, sheetrock, metal studs, insulation, paper, tape and cardboard, was left on the floor of the atrium where employees were engaged in work activity; on, or about, 03/20/2014. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01002A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260502 B01 |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-15 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-07-21 |
Current Penalty |
1960.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.502(b)(1): The top edge height of the top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, was not 42 inches (1.1 m) plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm) above the walking/working level: a) Worksite, Interior; 3rd Flr, Southern Atrium Opening - Wire rope, used for top rails, hung between posts at a heights of approximately 38.5 inches to 37.25 inches; on, or about, 03/19/2014. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01002B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260502 B04 |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-15 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-07-21 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.502(b)(4): When the 200 pound (890 N) test load specified in paragraph (b)(3) of this section was applied in a downward direction, the top edge of the guardrail deflected to a height less than 39 inches (1.0 m) above the walking/working level: a) Worksite, Interior; 3rd Flr, Southern Atrium Opening - When force, not greater than 50lbs, was applied in a downward direction the wire rope deflected to a height of approximately 31.5 inches; on, or about, 03/20/2014. b) Worksite, Interior; 3rd Flr, Central Atrium Opening - When force, not greater than 50lbs, was applied in a downward direction the wire rope deflected to a height of approximately 35 inches; on, or about, 03/20/2014. c) Worksite, Interior; 3rd Flr, North Atrium Opening - When force, not greater than 50lbs, was applied in a downward direction the wire rope deflected to a height of approximately 36 inches; on, or about, 03/20/2014. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19260502 B06 |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-15 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-07-21 |
Current Penalty |
840.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.502(b)(6): Guardrail systems were not surfaced so as to prevent injury to an employee from punctures or lacerations, and to prevent snagging of clothing. a) Worksite, Interior; 3rd Flr, Atrium - Wire rope was used for top and mid-rails. The dead end of wire rope was not secured and extended into areas where employees walk and work; on, or about, 03/20/2014. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01004 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260502 B09 |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-15 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-07-21 |
Current Penalty |
1400.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.502(b)(9): The employer failed to ensure that wire rope used as a top rail was flagged at 6-foot intervals with high-visibility material. a) Worksite, Interior; 3rd Flr, Atrium Openings - Wire rope was used for top and mid-rails without being flagged; on, or about, 03/20/2014. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01005 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260416 B02 |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-15 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-07-21 |
Current Penalty |
1960.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.416(b)(2): Working spaces, walkways, and similar locations were not kept clear of cords which created a hazard to employees: a) Worksite, Interior, 3rd Flr - Extension cords laid throughout atrium work areas presented tripping hazards; on, or about, 02/20/2014. b) Worksite, Interior, 2rd Flr - Extension cords laid throughout atrium work areas presented tripping hazards; on, or about, 02/20/2014. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01006 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19261052 C04 |
Issuance Date |
2014-07-15 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-07-21 |
Current Penalty |
1960.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
Final Order |
2014-08-07 |
Nr Instances |
3 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(4): Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, or equivalent intermediate structural members were not provided between the top rail of the stairrail system and the stairway steps: a) Worksite, Interior, Stair A - Stair-rail system was constructed without mid-rails; on, or about; 03/19/22014. b) Worksite, Interior, Stair B - Stair-rail system was constructed without mid-rails; on, or about; 03/19/22014. c) Worksite, Interior, Stair C - Stair-rail system was constructed without mid-rails; on, or about; 03/19/22014. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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