Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B01 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1729163.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $8,066.00
Issuance Date: 05/02/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/22/2024
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 | 05/22/2024 | $8,066.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/02/2024 | $16,131.00 | 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): a) Rudolph Food Products Inc, on or about February 6, 2024, at the address of 6575 Bellefontaine Rd. Lima, OH: The employer did not ensure employees were protected from falls while performing work from the top of the Munters Dryer #22. Employees accessing the top of the dryer to perform maintenance activities such as changing out filters, were exposed to falls of approximately 8 feet 6 inches to the concrete below.