Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B01 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1572094.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $7,251.00
Issuance Date: 03/03/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/11/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/23/2022
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/23/2022 | $7,251.00 | 03/11/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/03/2022 | $14,502.00 | 03/11/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): On or about January 6, 2022, the employer did not ensure the use of fall protection by employees when tasked with opening lids on the rail cars. This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard greater than 4 feet."