Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 B01 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1812074.015
Citation: 02001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/12/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/06/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/06/2025 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/12/2025 | $0.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): The employer did not ensure that guardrail systems met the requirement that the top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, that are 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface. a. On or about March 19, 2025, at the CM Shredder's platform, the employer did not ensure the top edge of the guardrail was 42 inches in height, plus or minus 3 inches. The platform's top guard rail was severely bent downward; measured at approximately 36 inches. Employees were thereby exposed to fall hazards.