Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B03 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1660493.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Employer Out of Business
Initial Penalty: $14,733.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/26/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 09/01/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/29/2023
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/29/2023 | $5,000.00 | 09/01/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/26/2023 | $14,733.00 | 08/21/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i):The employer did not ensure each employee is protected from falling through any hole (including skylights) that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level by one or more of the following: covers, guardrail systems, travel restraint systems, or personal fall arrest systems, as required by sub-items A through D of this section. On or about March 30, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees performing maintenance on the straighteners, who are required to climb beams and go between sections 2, 3, and 4, are protected from falling though gaps/holes to the lower level below.