Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 B02 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1386445.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $9,472.00
Current Penalty: $5,683.20
Issuance Date: 08/08/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/22/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/22/2019 | $5,683.20 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/08/2019 | $9,472.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2): (2) Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, or equivalent intermediate members are installed between the walking-working surface and the top edge of the guardrail system as follows when there is not a wall or parapet that is at least 21 inches (53 cm) high. At this workplace, employees conducted frozen food preparation and packaging operations, and the guard railing at the bagger scale did not have a midrails to prevent fall hazards.