Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 A03 II Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1118265.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/08/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/14/2016
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/29/2016
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/29/2016 | $0.00 | 07/14/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/08/2016 | $0.00 | 07/14/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(a)(3)(ii): The minimum platform width for any work level shall not be less than 20 inches for mobile scaffolds (towers). On or about 13 January 2016 and at times prior thereto, two workers were performing welding and cutting operations from a mobile tubular welded scaffold with planks measuring 19 inches in width, exposing the workers to the hazard of falling approximately 8 feet, 6 inches to the floor below.