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Standard Cited: 19100023 C01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 315885681
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $4,250.00
Current Penalty: $2,975.00
Issuance Date: 04/17/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 04/20/2012
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
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 | 05/02/2012 | $2,975.00 | 04/20/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/17/2012 | $4,250.00 | 04/20/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides: (a)Knouse Foods, Orrtanna, PA, Plant - Employees were exposed to falls of approximately 25" to 30' from an open sided upper roof level on the production facility without any form of fall protection. The area is routinely accessed by fixed industrial stairs to inspect equipment located on relief risers. Condition observed on or about March 2, 2012.