Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B01 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1453858.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/30/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $6,940.00
Current Penalty: $5,250.00
Issuance Date: 05/26/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/19/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/19/2020 | $5,250.00 | 06/30/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/26/2020 | $6,940.00 | 06/19/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A 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)Harms Oil Company at 38498 West US Hwy 12, Aberdeen, SD 57401: On or about and at times prior to December 31, 2019, the employer did not ensure employees utilized a fall protection system while accessing fuel tank trailers that were greater than four feet in height within the maintenance shop. Employees were required to access the top of the trailers to perform maintenance and complete DOT inspections without the use of a fall protection system. This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard of approximately 12 feet to the concrete below.
Translate