Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 B02 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1520190.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,461.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/01/2021
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/18/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/27/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/27/2021 | $6,000.00 | 08/18/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/01/2021 | $7,461.00 | 08/18/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2): 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:. Employer is failing to protect employees from fall hazards associated with inadequate guard railing systems. This was most recently documented on March 17, 2021 in the facility located at 2900 C St. Omaha, Nebraska 68107. Where the employer has employees exposed to fall hazards in the scope of their duties as a result of inadequate guard railing systems. Instance of exposure include but are not limited to: i. Employees using the stairway as means of access to the U.P. area and the top landing platform guard railing is missing the mid-rail. ii. Removed