Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B01 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1438692.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/18/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $9,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/21/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/19/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/19/2019 | $9,000.00 | 12/18/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/21/2019 | $13,260.00 | 12/18/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following: Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: a) On or about October 18, 2019 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to a 23 foot fall hazard to the ground while standing on a concrete conveyor belt, where adequate fall protection was not used. b) On or about October 18, 2019 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to a 21 foot fall hazard to the ground while standing on and climbing guard rails and an I-beam, where adequate fall protection was not used. c) On or about October 18, 2019 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to a 6 foot fall hazard to the metal platform on three sides of the conveyor belt, while standing on the conveyor belt, where adequate fall protection was not used. NOTE-Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.
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