Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B01 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1461168.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,856.00
Current Penalty: $1,928.00
Issuance Date: 06/05/2020
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/01/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/06/2020
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 | 07/06/2020 | $1,928.00 | 07/01/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/05/2020 | $3,856.00 | 07/01/2020 | 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 is 4 feet (1.2m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system: At a worksite located at 111 W Fountain Rd., Webb City, MO: Employees were exposed to fall hazards. The employer has failed to ensure that employee are protected from falling while working on surfaces that were elevated over 4 feet. This was demonstrated on February 6, 2020 when an employee was permitted to stand on top of a ribbon mixer (Mixer #1) to reach the totes they are emptying. The top of the mixer has unprotected sides or edges. The top of the mixer is located approximately 6 feet above the concrete floor and contain no railings or guard rails.