Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B03 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1256783.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/23/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $5,174.00
Current Penalty: $3,125.00
Issuance Date: 01/12/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 15
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/02/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/02/2018 | $3,125.00 | 01/23/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/12/2018 | $5,174.00 | 01/23/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i): Holes. The employer did not ensure each employee was protected from falling through any hole (including skylights) that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower lever by one or more of the following: a) Lumber/Mill Yard (Debarker/Metal Detector's Catwalk Area): On or about August 01, 2017, and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to potential fall hazards in that exposed employees were required to use a catwalk that have holes that were 10 feet (3.048 m) or more above a lower level and were not protected by covers or guardrail systems. b) Lumber/Mill Yard (Head Saw Area): On or about August 01, 2017, and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to potential fall hazards in that exposed employees were required to perform work and "flip wood" at or near holes that were 5 feet (1.524 m) or more above a lower level and were not protected by covers or guardrail systems.