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Standard Cited: 19100028 B01 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1249325.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,641.00
Current Penalty: $10,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/10/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 02/20/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/01/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/01/2018 | $10,000.00 | 02/20/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/10/2018 | $11,641.00 | 02/20/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A 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: On or about July 14, 2017, employees at Plant #1 were on the unguarded platform adjacent to Hopper #1 to troubleshoot a jam in the hopper caused by hardening concrete material and later to try to rescue an employee that entered Hopper #1 and became entrapped. The platform is located more than 4 feet above the lower level in the hopper and employees were not guarded by guardrail systems, safety net systems or personal fall arrest systems. Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).