Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B01 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1367898.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,282.00
Current Penalty: $5,900.00
Issuance Date: 06/18/2019
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 08/15/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/09/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/09/2019 | $5,900.00 | 08/15/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/18/2019 | $9,282.00 | 07/10/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A 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 (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following: Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: a) On or about December 20 and 21, 2018, the employer did not provide fall protection on the perimeter of salt to salt quench tank on line 2 with a fall hazard of approximately 5.9 feet to the exterior of the tank. b) On or about December 27, 2018, an employee without fall protection was exposed to a fall hazard of 14 feet while tightening motor cover bolts above line 1. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).