Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B15 Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1445019.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,940.00
Current Penalty: $4,164.00
Issuance Date: 04/10/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/06/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/04/2020
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/04/2020 | $4,164.00 | 05/06/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/10/2020 | $6,940.00 | 05/06/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(15): The employer did not ensure each employee on a walking-working surface not otherwise addressed by other subparts of this part which are 4 feet (1.2m) or more above a lower level were protected from falling by guardrail systems; safety net systems; or personal fall protection systems, such as personal fall arrest, travel restraint, or positioning systems. (a) Plastics Department Injection Molder - On or about 10/25/19, the employer did not ensure that each employee standing on top of a Uniloy structural foam machine was protected from falling, exposing employees to fall hazards.