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Standard Cited: 19100028 B06 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1600304.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 11/10/2022
Initial Penalty: $145,027.00
Current Penalty: $145,027.00
Issuance Date: 11/09/2022
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 13
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date: 12/01/2022
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/05/2022 | $145,027.00 | 11/10/2022 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/09/2022 | $145,027.00 | 11/10/2022 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment is protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system, unless the equipment is covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard: On or about May 26, 2022, through June 2, 2022, employees were exposed to unprotected fall hazards into Melter #1, Melter #2, and Melter #3, containing molten iron at temperatures in excess of 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, across three shifts daily at the employer's Mapleton, Illinois, facility. These exposures included the following employee work activities: a. Taking temperature readings, b. Taking button samples, c. Taking thermal cups, and d. Adding alloy bags directly to the melters.