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Standard Cited: 19100029 B01 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1709152.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Quick Fix
Initial Penalty: $6,857.00
Current Penalty: $4,150.00
Issuance Date: 04/25/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/30/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/30/2024 | $4,150.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/25/2024 | $6,857.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1):29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): The employer did not ensure that guardrail systems met the requirement that the top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, that 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. a) Powder Plant Howell Blender; On or about November 7, 2023, employees were exposed to entrapment and fall hazards, in that the blender's lid edge came to a height of approximately 33 inches, resulting in an unprotected edge while employees open and close the lid for cleaning purposes.