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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B01 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1735993.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $15,970.00
Current Penalty: $9,901.40
Issuance Date: 09/10/2024
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/27/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/27/2024 | $9,901.40 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/10/2024 | $15,970.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following: Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: a) Matrix Bagger #12: An employee was exposed to an approximately 5-foot fall hazard throughout the day while cleaning the hopper with air. The employee was standing on top of the electric panel box that controls the machine, on or about 4/17/24. b) Matrix Bagger#12 Employee was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 10' 11" while working on a catwalk without utilizing fall protection. The guardrail was not being utilized, on or about 4/17/24.