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) Dump Station Room- On or about March 1, 2018, the employer did not provide fall protection where employees were exposed to the hazard of falling while performing sanitation operations on the Shick Tube Veyor and were exposed to a fall of approximately 7.5 feet to the concrete floor below. b) Packing Room- On March 19, 2018, the employer did not provide fall protection where employees were exposed to the hazard of falling while performing sanitation operations on the New Blender Mill and were exposed to a fall of approximately 8.7 feet to the concrete floor below. c) Packing Room- On or about March 19, 2018, the employer did not provide fall protection where employees were exposed to the hazard of falling while performing sanitation operations on the Old Blender Mill and were exposed to a fall of approximately 7.875 feet to the concrete floor below. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.