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Standard Cited: 19100029 B13 I Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1868873.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $70,938.00
Current Penalty: $16,550.00
Issuance Date: 03/27/2026
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/20/2026
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/20/2026 | $16,550.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/27/2026 | $70,938.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(13)(i): When guardrail systems are used around holes that serve as points of access (such as ladderways), the guardrail system opening shall have a self-closing gate that slides or swings away from the hole, and is equipped with a top rail and midrail or equivalent intermediate member that meets the requirements in paragraph (b) of this section, or is offset to prevent an employee from walking or falling into the hole: On or about January 14, 2026, at a facility located at 502 E. Linden Street in Abbotsford, Wisconsin; in Wastewater Treatment Plant 2, the employer did not ensure that the point of access to the DAF Tank platform consisted of a self-closing gate, exposing employees to fall hazards of approximately seven feet to the ground. Abbyland Foods, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.29(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1639153, citation number 1, item number 6 and was affirmed as a final order on June 20, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 502 E. Linden Street in Abbotsford, Wisconsin.