Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 B01 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1285593.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/25/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $12,934.00
Current Penalty: $9,053.80
Issuance Date: 03/30/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/30/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/30/2018 | $9,053.80 | 04/25/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/30/2018 | $12,934.00 | 04/25/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): (1) The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, was not 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface. Boiler room, Ships stairs, upper landing, 57 Interlaken Road, West Stockbridge, MA: On or about December 29, 2017 the employer had not ensured that the top edge of each set of guardrails was at 42 inches plus or minus 3 inches above the walking working surface. The guard rails were measured from the walking working surface to the top of the rail and found to be 36 inches. Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1).