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Standard Cited: 19100029 B05 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1682072.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $10,313.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/11/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/06/2024
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/06/2024 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/11/2024 | $10,313.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(5): The employer did not ensure that guardrails met the requirement that midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, and other equivalent intermediate members are capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 150 pounds (667 N) applied in any downward or outward direction at any point along the intermediate member. Pit Area: On or about July 11, 2023, the employer did not ensure the vertical member of the guard rail system was capable of withstanding at least 150 pounds when the intermediate member collapsed under the weight of a worker who fell and suffered a broken hand, hip, and rib.