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Standard Cited: 19170112 B01 Guarding of edges.
Inspection Nr: 1497091.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $7,711.00
Current Penalty: $4,626.60
Issuance Date: 10/22/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0420100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/26/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/26/2020 | $4,626.60 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/22/2020 | $7,711.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1917.112(b)(1): Guardrails shall be provided at locations where employees are exposed to floor or wall openings or waterside edges, including bridges or gangway-like structures leading to pilings or vessel mooring or berthing installations, which present a hazard of falling more than 4 feet (1.22 m) or into the water, except as specified in paragraph (b)(2) of this section. a) Cement Terminal, on or about October 8, 2020, the guard rail was not constructed between the terminal and the gangway exposing employees to a fall hazard of 15 feet and the employer did not insure that guardrails were in place during inspections.