Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B05 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1449541.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,783.00
Current Penalty: $4,048.10
Issuance Date: 02/10/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/13/2020
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/04/2020
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/04/2020 | $4,048.10 | 03/13/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/10/2020 | $5,783.00 | 03/13/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure each employee on a runway or similar walkway was protected from falling 4 feet (1.2 m) or more to a lower level by a guardrail system. Catwalk Track 4, Engine house, 38 Railroad Yard Road, Deerfield, MA: On or about December 9, 2019 employees were observed using a catwalk to access the roof of a locomotive which did not have a complete guardrail system on both sides which had unprotected sides and edges more than 4 feet above the next lower level. The side of the catwalk located closet to the repair track had a top rail (chain), but did not have a mid-rail. 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).
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