Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 B13 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1692259.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $10,372.00
Current Penalty: $5,186.00
Issuance Date: 01/19/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/14/2024
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/14/2024 | $5,186.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/19/2024 | $10,372.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(13):(13) When guardrail systems are used around holes that serve as points of access (such as ladderways), the guardrail system opening: (i) Has a self-closing gate that slides or swings away from the hole, and is equipped with a top rail and midrail or equivalent intermediate member that meets the requirements in paragraph (b) of this section; or (ii) is offset to prevent an employee from walking or falling into the hole: On or about August 21, 2023, at the establishment located at 3575 N. Main Street, Oshkosh, WI, the upper ladder opening for the fixed ladder attached to the dust collector was not guarded by a self-closing gate or offset.