Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 E02 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1229034.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,975.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/31/2017
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 09/25/2018
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 11/23/2017
Final Order: 09/04/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/04/2018 | $5,000.00 | 09/25/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/13/2017 | $5,975.00 | 11/28/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/31/2017 | $5,975.00 | 11/28/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(e)(2): The employer did not ensure open hole(s) in walking-working surfaces were covered securely to prevent accidental displacement. On 5/2/17, at the Buford facility, in the Kline area of Building 2 in the PFTE room, 12 inch holes were covered with metal plates that were not secured and posed slip/trip hazards to employees walking by and over them. There were 6 holes with covers with openings to the lower level floor.