Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B05 II B Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1279668.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/19/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $46,195.00
Current Penalty: $12,934.00
Issuance Date: 05/29/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/19/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/19/2018 | $12,934.00 | 06/19/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/29/2018 | $46,195.00 | 06/19/2018 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(5)(i): The employer failed ensure each employee on a runway or similar walkway is protected from falling 4 feet (1.2 m) or more to a lower level by a guardrail system: a) Linden Bulk Transportation 4200 Tremley Point Road, Linden, NJ site - Wash bay: The cantilevered catwalk from the upper work platform in tank wash bays #2 & #3 were not provided standard guard rails, or equivalent on open sides; exposing worker(s) to falls of 12 feet. Employees who access the catwalk and the top of the tank truck to assist during confined space entries are not protected from falls. Condition noted on or about 11/30/2017. The Linden Bulk Transportation, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1041033, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 9/1/2015, with respect to a workplace located at4200 Tremley Point Road, Linden, NJ.