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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B07 Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1482320.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,747.00
Current Penalty: $3,710.85
Issuance Date: 08/04/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/28/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/25/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/25/2020 | $3,710.85 | 08/28/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/04/2020 | $6,747.00 | 08/28/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(7): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface near an opening, including one with a chute attached, where the inside bottom edge of the opening is less than 39 inches (99 cm) above that walking-working surface and the outside bottom edge of the opening is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by the use of: (i) Guardrail systems; (ii) Safety net systems; (iii) Travel restraint systems; or, (iv) Personal fall arrest systems. Employees were exposed to fall hazards. Employees working in and around the lime pit during vacuuming activity were exposed to fall hazards. The employer did not ensure the employees were protected from falling by use of a fall protection system. The fall distance was approximately 7 feet 2 inches from the pit opening to the pit floor below.