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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B01 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1633343.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,162.00
Current Penalty: $7,750.00
Issuance Date: 02/13/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/17/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/10/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/10/2023 | $7,750.00 | 04/17/2023 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/13/2023 | $11,162.00 | 03/10/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system: On or about November 8, 2022: Employees engaged in truck loading and unloading activities at the Western Sugar Cooperative facility located at 2205 North 10th Street, Gering, Nebraska were exposed to fall hazards related to working near the loading dock edge without fall protection. Instances of exposure include but are not limited to: i. Two employees observing trucks backing up while standing near the loading dock edge while the dock door was raised fully open.