Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 B02 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1205978.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,959.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 05/31/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 06/08/2017
Gravity:
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/26/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/26/2017 | $4,500.00 | 06/08/2017 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/31/2017 | $9,959.00 | 06/08/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2): (2) Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, or equivalent intermediate members are installed between the walking-working surface and the top edge of the guardrail system as follows when there is not a wall or parapet that is at least 21 inches (53 cm) high: On or about January 4, 2017, and at times prior there to, employees are exposed to a fall of greater than 10 feet while working from a Genie GS-2646 scissor lift in the rendering plant that does not have midrails at each end or other means of fall protection. The employees are exposed to a fall hazard.