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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B01 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1241972.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $2,897.00
Current Penalty: $2,172.75
Issuance Date: 09/29/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/26/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/26/2017 | $2,172.75 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/29/2017 | $2,897.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system: a) On or about 6/16/17 at Skrlin Coating & Blasting Inc. located at 2901 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, New York; an employee painting a tank in the paint shop fell approximately 6'-4" through a 21" x 40" opening in the top of the tank. The employee was also exposed to falling approximately 7'-6" off from the outer edges of the tank. There was no fall protection system in place. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED