Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100023 A02 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 975114.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/21/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/27/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 128
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date: 10/31/2014
Final Order: 10/06/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 10/06/2017 | $3,000.00 | 11/21/2014 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/04/2014 | $7,000.00 | 11/21/2014 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/27/2014 | $7,000.00 | 11/21/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2): Ladderway floor opening(s) or platform(s) were not guarded by a standard railing with standard toeboard(s) on all exposed sides (except at the entrance to opening) with passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person could walk directly into the opening: a) Debone area; On or about April 29, 2014 and at times prior; the employer exposed his employees to a 84" (7'-0") fall hazard in that employees were allowed to walk in a catwalk with an unguarded portion in front of the access ladder when performing tasks such as unclogging the conveyor.