Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 B02 I Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1228075.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,967.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/23/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/25/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 12/04/2017
Final Order: 08/23/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/23/2018 | $5,000.00 | 10/25/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/11/2017 | $7,967.00 | 10/25/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/23/2017 | $7,967.00 | 10/25/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2)(i): Midrails were not installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking/working surface The employer does not ensure that employees working on a base welder platform are provided with adequate fall protection. This violation was observed on or about April 26, 2017 as a base welder platform was observed with a small chain used as a guard rail and no midrails, exposing the employee to the hazard of falls.