Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B03 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1338722.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $41,674.00
Current Penalty: $8,064.50
Issuance Date: 02/13/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/07/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/07/2019 | $8,064.50 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/13/2019 | $41,674.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i): The employer did not ensure each employee was protected from falling through any hole (including skylights) that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level 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: North Corn Cook Mezzanine - On or about August 15, 2018, employees working in the area of the corn kettles were exposed to falls greater than 4 feet to the floor below. Floor holes around the bottom of the following corn cook kettles were not guarded, nor was another means of employee protection utilized: a) Corn cook kettle #1 b) Corn cook kettle #2 There is no abatement documentation or certification required for this item. Snak-King Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1114452, Citation Number 1, Item Number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on June 8, 2016 with respect to a workplace located at 3133 Industrial Drive, Freeport, IL 61032.