Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B15 Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1436522.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/03/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $7,293.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 12/13/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/08/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/08/2020 | $2,500.00 | 02/03/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/13/2019 | $7,293.00 | 02/03/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A 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 by: (i) Guarding systems; (ii) Safety net systems; or (iii) Personal fall protection systems, such as personal fall arrest, travel restraint, or positioning systems. a) On 10/3/2019 the employer did not ensure employees working to clear a jam on the American Baler (model # TREX807010150L) were protected from falling to a lower level of approximately 15'.
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