Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 B01 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1422057.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/31/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $13,260.00
Issuance Date: 12/11/2019
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date: 12/20/2019
Final Order: 10/04/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/04/2021 | $13,260.00 | 12/31/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/23/2019 | $13,260.00 | 12/31/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/11/2019 | $13,260.00 | 12/31/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, were not 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches, above the walking-working surface: a. On or about August 5, 2019, the employer did not ensure the top rail at the Tundish Repair area in #1 Steel Producing Division was 42 inches above the walking-working surface. b. On or about August 5, 2019, the employer did not ensure the top rail on the top of the Hot Strip Mills was 42 inches above the walking-working surface. c. On or about August 5, 2019, the employer did not ensure the top rail on the slab yard and conditioning cranes in the Hot Strip Mill Division were 42 inches above the walking-working surface.