Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 B03 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1679342.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/02/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 11/22/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/28/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/28/2023 | $0.00 | 11/22/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/02/2023 | $15,625.00 | 11/22/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(3): Guardrail systems are capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds (890 N) applied in a downward or outward direction within 2 inches (5 cm) of the top edge, at any point along the top rail; a) On or before July 25, 2023, the employer did not ensure each guardrail system was capable of withstanding 200lbs of force in that the guardrail is damaged and bent, with more than 2 inches of deflection in the top rails, exposing employees to a fall distance of 6 feet.