Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B15 Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1278695.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/25/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $6,467.00
Current Penalty: $4,526.90
Issuance Date: 03/14/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/27/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/27/2018 | $4,526.90 | 05/25/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/14/2018 | $6,467.00 | 04/18/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(15): (15) Walking-working surfaces not otherwise addressed. Except as provided elsewhere in this section or by other subparts of 29 CFR part 1910, the employer must ensure each employee on a walking-working surface 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling: a. On or about January 19, 2018 and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fall hazards associated with accessing the top of tanks in order to perform welding operations without fall protection. Employees were exposed to fall hazards of as much as 12 feet or greater.
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