Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 95012901
Inspection Nr: 306589888
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/23/2003 X
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $1,260.00
Issuance Date: 07/16/2003
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0453710
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/03/2003 | $1,260.00 | 07/23/2003 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/16/2003 | $2,100.00 | 07/23/2003 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING
North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: The employer did not furnish each of his employees conditions of employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to falls from elevation: 1)Employer failed to provide a working surface free from recognized hazards in that workers were exposed to falls through skylight openings that were not properly guarded by a standard railing or standard skylight screen. [Reference 29 CFR 1926.500(b)(4)]. Eleven H2A workers hired to perform agricultural activities were working on a warehouse roof and were exposed to fall hazards. Among other methods one feasible and acceptable method of abatement is to install a standard railing, skylight screen, or some other skylight cover capable of withstanding 200 pounds of direct force. OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE: 29CFR1926.500(b)(4): Skylight opening(s) were not guarded by a fixed standard railing or an adequate cover: 1)Employer failed to guard skylight opening with a standard guard rail or cover capable of withstanding 200 lbs of force. Eleven H2A farm workers painting tobacco warehouse roof with Cold-Seal were exposed to falls through skylight from height of approximately 25 feet.
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