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Standard Cited: 19100029 B01 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1773703.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $16,550.00
Current Penalty: $16,550.00
Issuance Date: 02/28/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/19/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/14/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/14/2025 | $16,550.00 | 03/19/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/28/2025 | $16,550.00 | 03/19/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): The employer did not ensure that guardrail systems met the requirement that the top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, that are 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface. The top edge height may exceed 45 inches (114 cm), provided the guardrail system meets all other criteria of paragraph (b) of this section (see Figure D 11 of this section). On or about September 5, 2024, on the third floor of the batch house, when accessing the conveyor to perform daily preventative maintenance employees stand on accumulated sand that raises the walking-working surface level bringing the employees above the top edge height of the guardrail system.