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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19170112 B01 Guarding of edges.
Inspection Nr: 1272065.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $19,919.00
Current Penalty: $12,947.00
Issuance Date: 04/17/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 05/15/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 05/08/2018
Final Order: 06/12/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/12/2019 | $12,947.00 | 05/15/2019 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/31/2018 | $19,919.00 | 05/08/2018 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/17/2018 | $19,919.00 | 05/08/2018 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1917.112(b)(1): Guardrails were not provided at locations where employees were exposed to floor or wall openings or waterside edges, including bridges or gangway-like structures leading to pilings or vessel mooring or berthing installations, which presented a hazard of falling more than 4 feet or into the water: a) At the facility, at the front of silo #3: Guardrails were not provided around the entrance to the silo tunnel, exposing employees to fall hazards. German Pellets Texas LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection #1074467, citation number1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on May 16, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 498-A West Lakeshore Dr., Port Arthur, TX.