Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B01 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1702534.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,676.00
Current Penalty: $10,866.00
Issuance Date: 04/10/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 16
Abatement Date: 08/01/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/02/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/02/2024 | $10,866.00 | 08/01/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/10/2024 | $12,676.00 | 05/28/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): (a) 3008 Penns Valley Road, Centre Hall, PA; Auger Platform outside of the Spreader House - On or about October 30, 2023, employee worked on a platform to check levels and grease a chain approximately 8 feet above grade were not provided with adequate guardrails. 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.