Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 B01 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1809637.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Quick Fix
Initial Penalty: $4,220.00
Current Penalty: $2,532.00
Issuance Date: 07/18/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/28/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/28/2025 | $2,532.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/18/2025 | $4,220.00 | 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. a) On or about 3/11/2025 at the site located at 316 Colonial Drive, Horseheads, NY: The chain used for the top rail of the Cumberland Grinder #3 deck platform was approximately 30 inches from the walking surface. Employees exposed to falls of greater than 4 feet.