Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B01 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
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Inspection Nr: 1544014.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 11/15/2021
Initial Penalty: $42,911.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/19/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0936100
Contest Date: 11/08/2021
Final Order: 02/14/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | R: Review Commission | 02/14/2022 | $0.00 | 11/15/2021 | Repeat | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/08/2021 | $42,911.00 | 11/15/2021 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/19/2021 | $42,911.00 | 11/15/2021 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):The employer did not ensure that each person on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following: a guardrail system, a safety net system or use of personal fall protection system, such as personal fall arrest, travel restraint or positioning system. U. S. Postal Service - SFNDC, Docks Area: The employer did not protect employees from falls of 4 feet and 2 3/4 inches. On 07/22/2021 an employee fell 4 feet 2 3/4 inches off dock number 54 to the ground below and sustained serious injuries. The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i) , which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1463784, citation number 01, item number 001 and was affirmed as a final order on 03/30/2020, with respect to a workplace located at 2501 Rydin Road, Richmond, CA 94850.