Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100023 A03 II Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 794801.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/21/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $2,805.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/31/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date: 06/20/2013
Final Order: 07/16/2014
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/16/2014 | $7,000.00 | 05/21/2014 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/26/2013 | $2,805.00 | 06/26/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/31/2013 | $2,805.00 | 06/26/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(3)(ii): Every hatchway and chute floor opening was not guarded by a removable railing with a toeboard on not more than two sides of the opening, and fixed standard railings with toeboards on all other exposed sides. Where operating conditions necessitated the feeding of material into the hatchway or chute opening, protection was not provided to prevent a person from falling through the opening: a) JBS USA, LLC at 800 North 8th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631: On or about December 4, 2012, employees working at the end of the value added line were exposed to a 5 foot fall hazard caused by an open chute through which meat fell onto a lower conveyor. The round open chute measured 24 inches in diameter, and was guarded only by a metal guard measuring 20 inches high. Condition exposed employees to a fall hazard of 5 feet.