Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B02 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1610892.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/03/2023 2
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $14,502.00
Issuance Date: 09/01/2022
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/20/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/20/2022 | $14,502.00 | 01/03/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/01/2022 | $14,502.00 | 09/21/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(2)(i): Employee(s) in a hoist area were not protected from falling 4 feet (1.2 m) or more to a lower level by a guardrail system, a personal fall arrest system, or a travel restraint system: a)Blending Room, Second Floor: On or about July 28, 2022 the employer did not ensure that employees working on the second level of the blending room were protected from falling approximately 14 feet to the lower level. Employees open the sliding gate, direct the forklift and retrieve/remove items from pallets hoisted by the forklift to Doors 1, 2 and 3. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.