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 was protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): On or about November 19, 2023, employees accessing the crossover conveyor above Sheet Mill/Two Roll Feeder machine were exposed to the hazard of falling 4 feet 9 inches when walking on and working from the machinery housing. Employees were not protected from falling by guardrail systems or personal fall protection system. Continental Tire The Americas, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.28(b)(1)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1590012, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on March 31, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 11525 North IL Hwy 142, Mount Vernon, IL 62864.