Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 B02 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1543105.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 01/27/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $5,461.00
Current Penalty: $2,730.50
Issuance Date: 01/07/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 01/31/2022
Final Order: 11/21/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/21/2022 | $2,730.50 | 01/27/2022 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 02/01/2022 | $5,461.00 | 01/27/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/07/2022 | $5,461.00 | 01/27/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2): Midrails,�screens, mesh,�intermediate vertical�members, or�equivalent intermediate�structure members�were not�installed between�the top�edge of�the guardrail�system and�the walking/working�surface when�there was�no wall�or parapet�wall at�least 21�inches (53�cm) high. On or about July 16, 2021 and times prior thereto, at the tank farm, the employer did not ensure midrails were installed on the runway platform located over tank 7 and tank 8. This exposed the employees to a fall greater than four (4) feet to the ground below.