Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B01 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1653918.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/06/2023 2
Initial Penalty: $11,719.00
Current Penalty: $11,700.00
Issuance Date: 05/10/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0336000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/13/2023
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/13/2023 | $11,700.00 | 06/06/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/10/2023 | $11,719.00 | 06/06/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): a.) Wabtec US Rail, Inc. Roof of Building 5, on or about 2/14/23, and times prior thereto, , Employees engaged in maintenance activities on the roof were not utilizing fall protection systems to protect against the 14.5-15-foot fall hazard . Employees were working within 0-15 feet from the edge of the roof. Maintenance activities include but are not limited to, repairing the exhaust stack. b.) Wabtec US Rail, Inc. Roof of Building 5, on or about 2/14/23, and times prior thereto, Employees walking on the roof to access and egress a fixed ladder were not utilizing fall protection systems. The roof is upwards of 15 feet from the ground. Employees were walking 0-10 feet from the edge of the roof. c.) Wabtec US Rail, Inc. Roof of Building 5, on or about 2/14/23, and times prior thereto, Employees engaged in maintenance activities on the roof were not utilizing fall protection systems to protect against the 15-foot fall hazard. Employees were working within 2-3 feet from the edge of the roof. Maintenance activities include but are not limited to, using a rope system to bring material to the exhaust stack from a lower level. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation. This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. IN ADDITION, abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic, or video evidence or abatement or other written records.
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