Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B03 I A Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1692701.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,531.00
Current Penalty: $5,531.00
Issuance Date: 02/20/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 03/19/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date: 03/15/2024
Final Order: 09/11/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/11/2024 | $5,531.00 | 03/19/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/21/2024 | $5,531.00 | 03/19/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/20/2024 | $5,531.00 | 03/19/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i)(A): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface was protected from falling into any hole or pit that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level by a cover or covers: a) Water Pit in Production Area; On or about August 22, 2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that employees were required to dump hazardous waste into a water pit and collect water from the water holding tank located above the water pit which did not contain a covering over the water pit that was approximately 4 feet deep.