Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B01 I C Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1395794.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/08/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $3,978.00
Current Penalty: $2,387.00
Issuance Date: 09/16/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/24/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/24/2019 | $2,387.00 | 10/08/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/16/2019 | $3,978.00 | 10/08/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i)(C): The employer must ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the following: Personal fall protection systems, such as personal fall arrest, travel restraint, or positioning systems. On 24 April 2019, at a worksite located at 1435 S. Villa Park Ave. Villa Park, IL 60181, an employee who was directed by the owner of the company to climb into a tree and trim branches with a powered pole saw was not provided with fall protection. This exposed the employee to fall hazards of over 15 feet to the ground below. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).
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