Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B02 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1400418.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,630.00
Current Penalty: $3,311.00
Issuance Date: 10/25/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 11/14/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/15/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/15/2019 | $3,311.00 | 11/14/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/25/2019 | $6,630.00 | 11/14/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure employees in a hoist area were protected from falling 4 feet or more to a lower level. On or about May 8, 2019, employees were exposed to an approximate 10 foot fall hazard while loading and/or unloading material from the staircase platform to the mezzanine above the plant managers office. The expanded metal platform guard railing system was hinged and had an unsecured hasp attached to the top handrail.