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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260852 B Chutes.
Inspection Nr: 1680598.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $7,813.00
Current Penalty: $3,906.50
Issuance Date: 08/04/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/07/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/07/2023 | $3,906.50 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/04/2023 | $7,813.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.852(b): All materials chutes, or sections thereof, at an angle of more than 45 deg. from the horizontal, shall be entirely enclosed, except for openings equipped with closures at or about floor level for the insertion of materials. The openings shall not exceed 48 inches in height measured along the wall of the chute. At all stories below the top floor, such openings shall be kept closed when not in use. a. Located at the job site located at 1100 Mediterranean Avenue, Columbus, Ohio: On or about June 28, 2023, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that a materials chute in use from 24-27 feet above the lower level was enclosed and that the chute opening was kept closed when not actively in use. Employees were thereby exposed to struck-by and fall hazards of approximately 24-27 feet.