Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B01 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1258192.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/30/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $11,408.00
Current Penalty: $8,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/18/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/08/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/08/2017 | $8,000.00 | 10/30/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/18/2017 | $11,408.00 | 10/30/2017 | 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 was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following: Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: a) Plant Floor/Line 5 Kitchen: On or about August 21, 2017 and at times prior, the employer failed to provide fall protection such as but not limited to, guardrails or personal fall arrest systems, to protect employees from falls of approximately 14 feet while changing filters on top of the Line 5 kitchen.