Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B01 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1525440.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/22/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $12,288.00
Current Penalty: $10,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/12/2021
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0420100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/03/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/03/2021 | $10,000.00 | 10/22/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/12/2021 | $12,288.00 | 10/22/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, 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 is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): a) On or about April 13, 2021, at the batch plant, employees performing work from the elevated plant hopper at a height of 17 feet were exposed to fall hazards and the employer did not ensure employees were protected from falling at unprotected sides or edges.