OSHA Inspection: HOPKINSVILLE ELEVATOR COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2021-02-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6963.00 · Current $4178.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1917.112(b)(1): Guardrails were not provided at locations where employees were exposed to floor or wall openings or waterside edges, including bridges or gangway-like structures leading to pilings or vessel mooring or berthing installations, which presented a hazard of falling more than 4 feet or into the water.:   a)  At CRT-1 (Clarksville River Terminal #1): On or about December 7, 2020,  workers observing the loading of barges were exposed to a fall hazard in excess of 24 feet to the water below in that the mid-rail missing from opening of the guardrail opening on the pier.  b)  At CRT-2 (Clarksville River Terminal #2): On or about December 7, 2020,  workers observing the loading of barges were exposed to a fall hazard in excess of 24 feet to the water below in that the top and mid-rail chains were not secured.