Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. The employer does not ensure employees walking/working 6 feet or more above a lower level are protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest system. This violation occurred on May 27, 2013 and times prior thereto at the Samoa Tuna Processor can plant warehouse roof where; where workers painting the beams and purlins were not protected at all times from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees working at elevations above 6 feet are protected from fall hazards.