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Standard Cited: 19100029 B13 I Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1660667.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,036.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/02/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 08/28/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/21/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/21/2023 | $7,000.00 | 08/28/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/02/2023 | $8,036.00 | 08/28/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(13)(i): The employer did not ensure the guardrail system opening used around holes that serve as points of access (such as ladderways) had a self-closing gate that slides or swings away from the hole, and was equipped with a top rail and midrail or equivalent intermediate member that met the requirements in paragraph (b) of this section: (a)Fremar, LLC at 41065 270th Street, Dimock, SD 57331: On or about and at times prior to April 3, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from fall hazards in the Fertilizer Plant south catwalk area due to no self-closing gates equipped with a top or midrail at the fixed ladder opening. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards greater than four feet. (b)Fremar, LLC at 41065 270th Street, Dimock, SD 57331: On or about and at times prior to April 3, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from fall hazards in the Fertilizer Plant middle catwalk area due to no self-closing gates equipped with a top or midrail at the fixed ladder opening. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards greater than four feet.