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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19150073 D Guarding of deck openings and edges.
Inspection Nr: 1409604.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $10,229.00
Current Penalty: $5,200.00
Issuance Date: 07/29/2019
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 30
Abatement Date: 10/28/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 1032700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/21/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/21/2019 | $5,200.00 | 10/28/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/29/2019 | $10,229.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1915.73(d): When employees were exposed to unguarded edges of decks, platforms, flats, or similar flat surfaces, more than 5 feet above a solid surface, the edges were not guarded by adequate guardrails meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1915.71(j)(1) and (2). (a) Fabrication Building - U.S.C.G 47254 Tillamook Bay - On or about June 17th, 2019 and at times prior thereto, guard rails were not installed around the topside weather deck of the vessel exposing employees to a fall of 12'. (b) Fabrication Building - U.S.C.G 47208 Siuslaw River - On or about June 17th, 2019 and at times prior thereto, guard rails were not installed around the topside weather deck of the vessel exposing employees to a fall of 12'. (c) Fishing Vessel (FV) Progress - On or about June 17th, 2019 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a fall of 9' while working and transiting around the forecastle deck without adequate guardrails in place. (d) Fishing Vessel (FV) Progress - On or about June 17th, 2019 and at times prior thereto, Swing gates were not installed on the three (3) ships ladders access the engine room, mid-level, and pilot house. Each instance was approximately a 13' fall.