Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B06 II Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1570782.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $10,151.00
Current Penalty: $6,500.00
Issuance Date: 05/26/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/07/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/07/2022 | $6,500.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/26/2022 | $10,151.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each employee 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above dangerous equipment must be protected from falling by one of the systems listed in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(ii)(A)-(D). Worksite located at 123 South 20th St. Irvington, NJ 07111, Dust Room- Vertical Baler Press Machine a) On or about 12/3/2021 an employee standing on top of the Vertical Baler Press Machine 6-2068 while repositioning carboard to be compressed, fell approximately 6 feet into the machine. The employee was not provided with fall protection during the operation.