Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B01 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1253918.015
Citation: 02001A
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $90,535.00
Current Penalty: $80,856.00
Issuance Date: 02/01/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 01/23/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date: 02/26/2018
Final Order: 12/31/2018
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/31/2018 | $80,856.00 | 01/23/2019 | Willful | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/01/2018 | $90,535.00 | 02/28/2018 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/01/2018 | $90,535.00 | 02/28/2018 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following: Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: a) Ribbon Blender: On or about August 9, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from falls of approximately 14' 5" when emptying super sacks. b) Cone Mixer: On or about August 9, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from falls of approximately 11' 3" when the gate was not in place.