Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B03 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1255862.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/29/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 02/16/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/21/2018
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/21/2018 | $0.00 | 02/16/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/29/2018 | $0.00 | 02/16/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i): (3) Holes. The employer must ensure: (i) Each employee is protected from falling through any hole (including skylights) that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level by one or more of the following: (A) Covers; (B) Guardrail systems; (C) Travel restraint systems; or (D) Personal fall arrest systems a. On or about November 15, 2017, located in the shipping department, employees were replacing a damaged hydraulic cylinder and inspecting a chain conveyor. In order to access the area below the floor, three floor plates were removed, thereby exposing the employees to a fall hazard of approximately 8 feet.