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Standard Cited: 19100029 B02 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1468065.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,675.00
Current Penalty: $5,205.00
Issuance Date: 05/28/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/17/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/16/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/16/2020 | $5,205.00 | 06/17/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/28/2020 | $8,675.00 | 06/17/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2): The employer did not ensure that midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, or equivalent intermediate members are installed between the walking-working surface and the top edge of the guardrail system as follows when there is not a wall or parapet that is at least 21 inches (53 cm) high: On or about March 6, 2020, the employer failed to ensure that a defective midrail, which was located on the maintenance access catwalk behind press #2, which was approximately 12 feet high, was repaired in order to protect employees from a fall from height hazard. Maintenance employees access this catwalk to perform servicing of equipment.