Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees working on the top of railroad tank cars were exposed to fall hazards that could lead to death or permanent disability: a)On and before July 1st, 2003 employees were exposed to fall hazards of more than 12 feet from the top of railroad tank cars. Employees would work on the top of the rail car daily without protection from falls. One feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to install and require the use of a personal fall arrest system while employees are on top of the rail car. IN THE ALTERNATIVE 29 CFR 1910.132(a): Personal protective equipment was not provided when necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment capable of causing injury or impairment: a)On and before July 1st, 2003 employees were exposed to fall hazards of more than 12 feet from the top of railroad tank cars. Employees would work on the top of the rail car daily without protection from falls. No certification required. Violation Abated.on