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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B15 Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1472995.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 10/14/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/26/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity:
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/17/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/17/2020 | $0.00 | 10/14/2020 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/26/2020 | $13,494.00 | 10/14/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(15): Walking-working surfaces not otherwise addressed. Except as provided elsewhere in this section or by other subparts of 29 CFR part 1910, the employer must ensure each employee on a walking-working surface 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by: (i) Guardrail systems; (ii) Safety net systems; or (iii) Personal fall protection systems, such as personal fall arrest, travel restraint, or positioning systems. a) On 4/23/20 the employer did not ensure employees working to clear a jam on the Signode Plastic Strapping Machine (AM 514 Z-20), were protected from fall hazards in that during the process of clearing the jam an employee climbed up on a stack of pavers (approx. 57" above a concrete floor) that were sitting on a conveyor system exposing the employee to fall from approximately 57".