Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 K01 I Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1309077.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $9,239.00
Current Penalty: $9,239.00
Issuance Date: 07/06/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/01/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/06/2018 | $9,239.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(k)(1)(i): Protection from falling objects; the employers must ensure toeboards used for falling object protection are erected along the exposed edge of the overhead walking-working surface for a length that is sufficient to protect employees below. On or about April 16, 2018 at 4301 W Wisconsin Avenue Sp. #432 in Appleton in the storage room, employees were walking/working below a storage loft with an open edge ten and one half (10.5) feet above surface level without toe-boards installed. Employees work in pairs using a ladder to remove and place items in the loft and walk below the edge to access items stored at surface level and to access the restroom.