Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B03 IV Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1702694.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,372.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/22/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 30
Abatement Date: 03/19/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/15/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/15/2024 | $6,000.00 | 03/19/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/22/2024 | $10,372.00 | 03/19/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(iv): Each employee was not protected from falling into the ladderway platform hole at the entrance to the hole by a self-closing gate or offset. a) Soybean Plant - A fixed ladder used to access the mezzanine was not guarded at the ladder opening with a self-closing gate or offset, exposing employees to an approximate 11-foot fall hazard to the concrete floor, on or about October 17, 2023. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.