Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B05 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1225233.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,950.00
Current Penalty: $8,962.50
Issuance Date: 10/11/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 11
Abatement Date: 10/20/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/03/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/03/2017 | $8,962.50 | 10/20/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/11/2017 | $11,950.00 | 10/20/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure each employee on a runway or similar walkway was protected from falling 4 feet (1.2 m) or more to a lower level by a guardrail system. On or about 12 April 2017, and at times prior thereto, Ceiling Set and Exterior - Tops departments, the catwalk guardrail systems had several instances where a guardrail member was missing, a chain was not in place, or a post was damaged, exposing the employees to a fall hazard of approximately 7 feet 6 inches to the concrete floor below.