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Standard Cited: 19100029 B10 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1406838.015
Citation: 01001C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/24/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 06/25/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 1032100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/08/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/08/2019 | $0.00 | 06/25/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/24/2019 | $0.00 | 12/12/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(10): The employer did not ensure when guardrail systems used at hoist areas, a removable guardrail section, consisting of a top rail and midrail, are placed across the access opening between guardrail sections when employees are not performing hoisting operations. The employer may use chains or gates instead of a removable guardrail section at hoist areas if the employer demonstrates the chains or gates provide a level of safety equivalent to guardrails. a) Hoisting area on Barge 140 shore side did not have a mid rail to protect employees from fall hazards of approximately 10 feet to the lower deck.