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Standard Cited: 19100029 B01 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1656373.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/15/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 06/28/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/10/2023
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 | 07/10/2023 | $0.00 | 06/28/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/15/2023 | $0.00 | 06/28/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b): (b) Guardrail systems. The employer must ensure guardrail systems meet the following requirements: 29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): (1) The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, are 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface. The top edge height may exceed 45 inches (114 cm), provided the guardrail system meets all other criteria of paragraph (b) of this section (see Figure D-11). a. On or about March 14, 2023 and days prior, the employer did not the ensure that the guardrail system located at the parts storage area was at least 39 inches above the walking-working surface, thereby exposing employees to a nine foot fall hazard to the lower level.