Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 B13 I Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1526237.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,728.00
Current Penalty: $8,046.00
Issuance Date: 10/01/2021
Nr Instances: 7
Nr Exposed: 11
Abatement Date: 02/01/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/27/2021
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/27/2021 | $8,046.00 | 02/01/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/01/2021 | $10,728.00 | 10/28/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(13)(i): The guardrail system opening used around holes that serve as points of access (such as ladderways), did not have a self-closing gate that slides or swings away from the hole, and was equipped with a top rail and mid-rail or equivalent intermediate member that met the requirements in paragraph (b) of this section: The employer is failing to protect employees from fall hazards over 4 feet. This was most recently documented on April 14, 2021, at the worksite located at 299 Extension Street, Verona, Missouri. Self-closing gates were not installed around holes that serve as points of access (such as ladderways), did not have a self-closing gate that slides or swings away from the hole, and was equipped with a top rail and mid-rail or equivalent intermediate member that met the requirements in paragraph (b) of this section. Instances include but are not limited to: a. Elevated working platform in V-3 dry choline dryer access. b. Elevated working platform in V-3 dry choline cyclone access.