Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B06 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1354706.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,760.00
Current Penalty: $3,900.00
Issuance Date: 11/23/2018
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 02/04/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/12/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/12/2018 | $3,900.00 | 02/04/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/23/2018 | $7,760.00 | 02/04/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i): Each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment was not protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system. a) On or about October 19, 2018, or prior thereto: The Onion Bin Tipping Machine had a 12 inch wide worker platform with an inadequate guardrail system. The toprail was 31 inches above the platform and did not comply with requirements for guardrail systems in 29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1) and (b)(2). The platform was located above an onion hopper with a conveyor system. b) On or about October 19, 2018, or prior thereto: The Onion Bin Tipping Machine had a 12 inch wide worker platform with an inadequate guardrail system. The platform was not guarded by a mid-rail, and did not comply with requirements for guardrail systems in 29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1) and (b)(2). The platform was located above an onion hopper with a conveyor system. c) On or about October 19, 2018, or prior thereto: The Onion Bin Tipping Machine had a 12 inch wide worker platform with an inadequate guardrail system. The top rail was 31 inches above the platform and was offset on an angle to the walking/working surface. The top rail was not perpendicular to the platform. The platform was located above an onion hopper with a conveyor system. NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.