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Standard Cited: 19100029 B01 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1631283.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,188.00
Current Penalty: $8,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/04/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 02/02/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/25/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/25/2023 | $8,000.00 | 02/02/2023 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/04/2023 | $11,188.00 | 02/02/2023 | 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 D11 of this section): On or about October 28, 2022, and at times prior thereto, employees accessed the catwalks at envelope machines which were approximately 55-inches from the platform to the ground level. Top rails installed were not installed at 42-inches, plus or minus 3-inches, above the walking-working surface on the following machines, exposing employees to fall hazards: a) Envelope Machine Line 7; and b) Envelope Machine Line 8.