Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B06 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1414604.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/17/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $13,127.00
Current Penalty: $7,877.00
Issuance Date: 09/27/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/28/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/28/2019 | $7,877.00 | 10/17/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/27/2019 | $13,127.00 | 10/17/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i): Each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above uncovered or unguarded dangerous equipment was not protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system: a) Worksite, Conche Room: Employees operating the McCarter Iron Works 20,000 lb. horizontal tank/chocolate melter were exposed to hazards including but not limited to engulfment and rotating parts in that the opening over which employees stood was not covered or guarded and employees were not protected from falling into the dangerous equipment; on or about 7/9/19. Note: In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.