Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 B01 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1576915.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,151.00
Current Penalty: $10,151.00
Issuance Date: 07/27/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/22/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date: 08/17/2022
Final Order: 06/01/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 06/01/2023 | $10,151.00 | 08/22/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/25/2022 | $10,151.00 | 08/22/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/27/2022 | $10,151.00 | 08/22/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
Except as provided elsewhere in this section, the employer must ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of items outlined in (A), (B) or (C): On or about February 7, 2022: An employee engaged in bailing cardboard at the Mid Nebraska Disposal recycling center at 7337 West Blender Road, Grand Island, Nebraska was exposed to fall hazards while climbing and entering the baler. The employer has an employee using the platform railing to climb up to and over the edge of the hopper on the bailer as means of access and egress.