Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 B01 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1204275.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/30/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $4,563.00
Current Penalty: $2,737.80
Issuance Date: 06/13/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/06/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/06/2017 | $2,737.80 | 06/30/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/13/2017 | $4,563.00 | 06/30/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, were not 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches, above the walking-working surface: a) On or about 1/25/17 at the guard rail around the Suction Fan Motor, the employer allowed employees to work and walk near the pit opening where the top rail was 36" high and the mid-rail was 19" above the floor. b) On or about 1/25/17 at the guard rail around the air compressor near the Suction Fan Motor, the employees allowed employees to work and walk near the compressor where the top rail was 36" high and the mid-rail was 19" above the floor.