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Standard Cited: 19100028 B01 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1332598.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/08/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $6,467.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/19/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/06/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/06/2018 | $4,000.00 | 01/08/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/19/2018 | $6,467.00 | 01/08/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): Except as provided elsewhere in this section, the employer must 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 following: (A) Guardrail systems; (B) Safety net systems; or (C) Personal fall protection systems, such as personal fall arrest, travel restraint, or positioning systems. OVER HEAD STORAGE AREA On, or about, November 1, 2018, the employer did not ensure that each employee was protected from falling when employees accessed the upper storage area that was 9 feet above the lower ground level. The sides were not guarded and employees did not use personal fall protection systems.