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Standard Cited: 19100029 B01 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1511050.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/09/2021
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 05/05/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/30/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/30/2021 | $0.00 | 05/05/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/09/2021 | $0.00 | 05/05/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): The employer did not ensure that guardrail systems met the requirement that the top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members are 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface. a). Shaver Bin # 4 Area - On or about and times prior to January 13, 2021, the height of the top guardrail on a section of an elevated platform (catwalk) was approximately 36 inches, thus exposing employees to a fall hazard of approximately 8.5 feet. b). Shaver Bin # 3 Area - On or about and times prior to January 13, 2021, the height of the top guardrail on a section of an elevated platform (catwalk) was approximately 24 inches, thus exposing employees to a fall hazard of approximately 8.5 feet.