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Standard Cited: 19100029 B01 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1796675.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/07/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/10/2025
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/19/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/19/2025 | $0.00 | 03/10/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/07/2025 | $0.00 | 03/10/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1):(1) The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, 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 D-11). On or about January 8, 2025, at an establishment located at W3955 Mill Road in Bryant, Wisconsin, employees were exposed to fall hazards of over 7 feet while working at the top of the catwalk while replacing the first band saw blade on the two head and were not protected from falls with a guardrail that was too short.