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Standard Cited: 19100029 B01 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1552263.015
Citation: 01003D
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/28/2024 2
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/04/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 03/30/2022
Final Order: 03/15/2024
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 03/15/2024 | $0.00 | 02/28/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/04/2022 | $14,502.00 | 03/30/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/04/2022 | $14,502.00 | 03/30/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003D Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): The employer did not ensure that guardrail systems met the requirement that the top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, that are 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface. The top edge height may exceed 45 inches (114 cm), provided the guardrail system meets all other criteria of paragraph (b) of this section (see Figure D11 of this section). a) Greening Area: Employees working on the Cat Rack 71 inches above the ground below were not protected from falling due to the top rail of the guardrail system measuring less than 42 inches throughout its length. The top rail sloped down towards the platform as it extended from one corner of the platform to the other, on or about 9/21/21. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.