Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 B05 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1763873.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/03/2025 2
Initial Penalty: $16,550.00
Current Penalty: $16,550.00
Issuance Date: 01/24/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 70
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/21/2025
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/24/2025 | $16,550.00 | 02/03/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(5):29 CFR 1910.29(b)(5): The employer did not ensure that midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, and other equivalent intermediate members are capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 150 pounds (667 N) applied in any downward or outward direction at any point along the intermediate member. a) 1 Geoffrey Road, Fairless Hills, PA - On or about July 24, 2024, the midrail on the railing above the stairway leading to outside was not able to support at least 150 lbs. of pressure.