Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260850 A Preparatory operations.
Inspection Nr: 1105827.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/03/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,350.00
Issuance Date: 05/12/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/03/2016
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/03/2016 | $5,350.00 | 06/03/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/12/2016 | $7,000.00 | 06/03/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.850(a): An engineering survey was not performed by a competent person to determine the condition of the framing, floors and walls and the possibility of unplanned collapse of any portion of the structure prior to permitting employees to start demolition operations. (a) Feed Mill - On or about November 17, 2015 a platform collapsed and fell 50 feet while an employee was cutting a spout flange from a hopper that was attached to the platform. An engineering survey was not conducted prior to the dismantling of conveyors, spouts and platforms to determine how the platforms were connected to the structure and the possibility of an unexpected collapse.