Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 B01 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1394989.015
Citation: 01002C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/20/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 11/07/2019
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/09/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/09/2019 | $0.00 | 11/07/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/20/2019 | $0.00 | 11/07/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002C Hazard:
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). On or about April 12, 2019, the employer did not ensure the work platform located above the Extruder Line #3 extruder machine was equipped with a top rail at a height of 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches, above the walking-working surface that was approximately 64 inches above the floor.