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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B07 Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1399289.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,834.00
Current Penalty: $2,917.00
Issuance Date: 08/16/2019
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 09/04/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/03/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/03/2019 | $2,917.00 | 09/04/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/16/2019 | $5,834.00 | 09/04/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(7): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface near an opening 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling: a. Midwest Elastomers, Inc. - Wapakoneta, Ohio: On or about May 8, 2019, the employer did not ensure that the ladderway floor opening, located on the first elevated platform at the 02-Cryo line, was guarded to protect employees from fall hazards of approximately seven feet. b.Midwest Elastomers, Inc. - Wapakoneta, Ohio: On or about May 8, 2019, the employer did not ensure that the ladderway floor opening, located on the second elevated platform at the 02-Cryo line, was guarded to protect employees from fall hazards of approximately four feet. c. Midwest Elastomers, Inc. - Wapakoneta, Ohio: On or about May 8, 2019, the employer did not ensure that the ladderway floor opening, located on the third (top) elevated platform at the 02-Cryo line, was guarded to protect employees from fall hazards of approximately eight feet. d. Midwest Elastomers, Inc. - Wapakoneta, Ohio: On or about May 8, 2019, the employer did not ensure that the ladderway floor opening, located at the 02-Cryo mill platform, was guarded to protect employees from fall hazards of approximately seven feet.