Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 B05 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1443732.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/22/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $8,675.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 04/17/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 05/18/2020
Final Order: 05/26/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/27/2020 | $8,675.00 | 05/22/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/26/2020 | $4,500.00 | 05/22/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/17/2020 | $8,675.00 | 05/22/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(5): The employer failed to ensure that midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, and other equivalent intermediate members are capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 150 pounds (667 N) applied in any downward or outward direction at any point along the intermediate member: Location: Shredder facility, 69 Rover Street, Everett, MA a) On or about November 5, 2019, an employee conducting a repair to a damaged midrail and corner post fell through the railing to the surface below, an approximate 24'9" fall, when the midrail broke loose. The damaged midrail was not capable of withstanding a force of at least 150 pounds.
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