Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260501 B01 Duty to have fall protection.
Inspection Nr: 1552412.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/30/2021 5
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $13,653.00
Issuance Date: 12/23/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/20/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/23/2021 | $13,653.00 | 12/30/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1):Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. a) John Soules Food Facility: On or about September 9, 2021 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were allowed to perform pipe fitting and welding activities on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 11 feet, 11 inches above the next lower level. The employer did not protect employees from fall hazards by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems or personal fall arrest systems.