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Standard Cited: 19100029 B01 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1457000.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $9,494.00
Issuance Date: 05/18/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 07/21/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date: 06/01/2020
Final Order: 04/29/2021
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/29/2021 | $9,494.00 | 07/21/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 06/01/2020 | $13,494.00 | 07/06/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/18/2020 | $13,494.00 | 07/06/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): Guardrail systems: 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). a) On or about January 21, 2020 the top bar located on the rinse tank on the right side of the 110 plating line measured 34 inches from the raised work platform, exposing employees to a fall of approximately 4 feet 8 inches into the rinse tank. b) On or about January 20, 2020 employees were reaching over 34" high railing across the tank 3 feet to reach a water hose.