Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B01 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1691877.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $9,598.10
Issuance Date: 11/27/2023
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 01/31/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/19/2023
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 | 12/19/2023 | $9,598.10 | 01/31/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/27/2023 | $15,625.00 | 12/11/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):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 August 16, 2023, in several locations in Building #2, employees were exposed to fall hazards greater than four (4) feet in height while performing supervisor-assigned tasks. Location: 1. Building #2, 5th-floor east side, around belt 8-165-23, open area in the floor, no guardrails, nets, or personal fall protection, close to Belt A-9-256. 2. Building #2, 5th-floor south side (4-5 feet from the wall), open area in the floor, no guardrails, nets, or personal fall protection. 3. Building #2, 5th-floor northeast side open area in the floor, no guardrails, nets, or personal fall protection. 4. Building #2, 5th-floor open area in the floor, no guardrails, nets, or personal fall protection. 5. Building #2, Hoppers 10, 18, 22,23, & 24, open with no guardrails, nets, or personal fall protection. 6. The warehouse bridge from the central warehouse to the additional warehouse. The bridge crosses over the rail tracks.