Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B06 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1513671.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/28/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $12,288.00
Current Penalty: $20,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/22/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 07/20/2021
Final Order: 03/31/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 03/31/2022 | $20,000.00 | 06/28/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 07/27/2021 | $12,288.00 | 06/28/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/22/2021 | $12,288.00 | 06/28/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment is protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system, unless the equipment is covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard. a) Pedricktown South Sluice Box, Pedricktown NJ: Employees are exposed to fall hazards when walking and working above and around the unguarded openings and sides of weirs/frames without the use of fall protection. On, about, and prior to 02/04/21. NOTE: IN ADDTION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.