Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B01 I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1482381.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 01/04/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $134,937.00
Current Penalty: $53,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/30/2020
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date: 01/21/2021
Final Order: 12/09/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/09/2021 | $53,000.00 | 01/04/2021 | Willful | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/25/2021 | $134,937.00 | 01/04/2021 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/30/2020 | $134,937.00 | 01/04/2021 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following: Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: On or about July 7, 2020, and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to ensure employees were protected from falling from the upper level of the AA and AB ribbon blender platforms. Employees will mix from this level. Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 9 feet to the cement below.