Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B01 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1390649.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 1
Initial Penalty: $1,932.00
Current Penalty: $1,932.00
Issuance Date: 07/29/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/27/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/27/2019 | $1,932.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/29/2019 | $1,932.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): 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 was protected from falling a) Nicholson de-barker machine: On April 4, 2019 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to a fall greater than 8 feet to the lower level and to the ground below when performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on and around the de-barker "HOG" machine. A guardrail system was not in place around the upper work platforms. b) Shaker machine roof: On April 4, 2019 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to an estimated 10 to 20 foot fall to the ground below when performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the shaker machine. A guardrail system was not in place around the upper work platform, or the area used for access to the platform. Note) Corrected during inspection.