Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B03 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1456778.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $7,374.00
Current Penalty: $7,374.00
Issuance Date: 07/06/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/05/2020
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/06/2020 | $7,374.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee was protected from falling through any hole (including skylights) that were 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level. a) 1101 Lambson Lane New Castle, DE - On or about January 18, 2020, the employer failed to properly cover a floor opening in the area of the sort line were multiple employees work in sorting recyclable materials. An employee fell from an elevation of approximately 15 to 20 feet above grade through the floor hole when the pallet covering it failed.
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