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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 A01 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
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Inspection Nr: 1687379.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $8,929.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/20/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 12/28/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/12/2023
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 | 12/12/2023 | $0.00 | 12/28/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/20/2023 | $8,929.00 | 12/28/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each fall protection system meets the requirements of this section: On or about August 10, 2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards because the water basins did not have an adequate guardrail system that complied with the requirements in this section. a. The North basin had a guardrail top rail that was damaged, not secure, and sloped over. b. The North basin's catwalk had several guardrail posts that were damaged from rust degradation. c. The South basin's catwalk had several guardrail posts that were damaged from rust degradation. d. The South basin's guardrail top rail was damaged and not secure, where it could fall over. e. The South basin's guardrail had a damaged post where half of the post was missing.