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Standard Cited: 19100029 B01 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1545578.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,674.00
Current Penalty: $13,674.00
Issuance Date: 01/25/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 02/04/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date: 02/17/2022
Final Order: 08/12/2022
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Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/12/2022 | $13,674.00 | 02/04/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/03/2022 | $13,674.00 | 02/04/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/25/2022 | $13,674.00 | 02/04/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): The employer did not ensure that guardrail systems met the requirement that the top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, that are 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface. The top edge height may exceed 45 inches (114 cm), provided the guardrail system meets all other criteria of paragraph (b) of this section (see Figure D-11 of this section). a) Line 4, Mixer Platform (left side) - On or about November 17, 2021, the employer did not ensure that the top edge height of the chain used as the top rail on the rear loading side of the platform was 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface. The lowest point of the chain was approximately 32 inches above the platform's walking-working surface, which exposed the effected employee to a fall hazard of approximately 6 feet. b) Line 4, Mixer Platform (right side) - On or about November 17, 2021, the employer did not ensure that the top edge height of the chain used as the top rail on the rear loading side of the platform was 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface. The lowest point of the chain was approximately 33 inches above the platform's walking-working surface, which exposed the effected employee to a fall hazard of approximately 6 feet.