Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100023 A02 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 996208.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,750.00
Issuance Date: 02/19/2015
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/30/2015
Gravity:
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/12/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/12/2015 | $1,750.00 | 04/30/2015 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/19/2015 | $3,500.00 | 04/03/2015 | Serious |
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 maintenance or housekeeping tasks were exposed to fall hazards in that the ladderway floor openings were not guarded for the following locations: a) The 20 X 26 inch floor opening on the east motor platform in the concrete grain elevator had a fall hazard of 23 feet to the concrete floor below. b) The 20 X 24 inch floor opening on the west motor platform in the concrete grain elevator had a fall hazard of 23 feet to the concrete floor below. c) The 20 X 24 inch floor opening on the east side of the boot pit in the concrete grain elevator had a fall hazard of 7 feet 5 inches to the concrete floor below. d) The 20 X 24 inch floor opening on the west side of the boot pit in the concrete grain elevator had a fall hazard of 7 feet 5 inches to the concrete floor below.