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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B01 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1409045.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,503.00
Current Penalty: $7,572.00
Issuance Date: 11/21/2019
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 12/09/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date: 12/16/2019
Final Order: 10/01/2020
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/01/2020 | $7,572.00 | 12/09/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/18/2019 | $12,503.00 | 12/09/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/21/2019 | $12,503.00 | 12/09/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): 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 a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall protection system: a. On or about June 18, 2019, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 4'-9" while working and operating forklifts on the dock because the south wall of the dock was not attached to the floor of the building. b. On or about November 15, 2019, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 4'-2" because loading dock #5 located on the west wall of the dock was not guarded by a standard railing or its equivalent. The opening had a rope across the opening at a height of 32" that did not meet the guardrail requirements. c. On or about November 15, 2019, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 4"-3" because loading dock #6 located on the west wall of the dock was not guarded by a standard railing or its equivalent. The opening had a rope across the opening at a height of 28" that did not meet the guardrail requirements. d. On or about November 15, 2019, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 4'-3" because loading dock #13 located on the east wall of the dock was not guarded by a standard railing or its equivalent. The opening had a rope across the opening at a height of 18" that did not meet the guardrail requirements. e. On or about November 15, 2019, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 4'-3" because loading dock #14 located on the east wall of the dock was not guarded by a standard railing or its equivalent. The opening had a rope across the opening at a height of 27" that did not meet the guardrail requirements. f. On or about November 15, 2019, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 4'-2" because loading dock #18 located on the east wall of the dock was not guarded by a standard railing or its equivalent. The opening had a rope across the opening at a height of 30" that did not meet the guardrail requirements.