Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2): Ladderway floor opening(s) or platform(s) were not guarded by a standard railing with standard toeboard(s) on all exposed sides (except at the entrance to opening) with passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person could walk directly into the opening. Employees performing maintance and housekeeping duties were exposed to fall hazards in that the ladder openings were not protected for the following locations: a) Access platform on the east side of Bin 1128 did not have fall protection exposing employees to a fall hazard of approximately fifteen (15) feet from the upper level to the lower platform below. b) Access platform on the north side of Bin 1158 did not have fall protection exposing employees to a fall hazard of approximately twelve (12) feet from the upper level to the lower platform below. c) Upper platform of the access platforms on the distributors on the north bins did not have fall protection exposing employees to a fall hazard of approximately twelve (10) feet from the upper level to the lower platform below. d) Lower platform of the access platforms on the distributors on the north bins did not have fall protection exposing employees to a fall hazard of approximately twelve (10) feet from the upper level to the lower platform below.