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Standard Cited: 19100029 B02 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1509088.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/17/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/13/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/13/2021 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/17/2021 | $0.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2): The employer did not ensure that guardrail systems met the requirement that midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, or equivalent intermediate members that are installed between the walking-working surface and the top edge of the guardrail system as follows when there is not a wall or parapet that is at least 21 inches (53 cm) high. On or about 12/21/2020, at the Toccoa Georgia facility, in the production area at the Shredder platform, employees were exposed to 6'4" fall hazards. The employer failed to provide adequate midrails to ensure employees were protected from falling to lower levels. Midrails measured 14" from the platform floor.