Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 B03 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1619637.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,250.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/01/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/30/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/22/2023
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 | 03/22/2023 | $3,000.00 | 06/30/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/01/2023 | $6,250.00 | 04/17/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(3):29 CFR 1910.29(b)(3): The employer did not ensure that guardrail systems are capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds (890 N) applied in a downward or outward direction within 2 inches (5 cm) of the top edge, at any point along the top rail: On or about September 7, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that the guardrails around the pits in the melt-shop could adequately withstand 200lbs of downward force.
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