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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100025 C02 Stairways.
Inspection Nr: 1729618.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,524.00
Current Penalty: $6,500.00
Issuance Date: 07/31/2024
Nr Instances: 8
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 11/06/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/27/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/27/2024 | $6,500.00 | 11/06/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/31/2024 | $11,524.00 | 09/06/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.25(c)(2): The employer did not ensure that standard stairs have a maximum riser height of 9.5 inches (24 cm). (a) Cheese Vat 1, Cheese Processing Room - On or about February 22, 2024, the employer did not ensure that standard stairs providing access to cheese vat working platforms had a maximum riser height of 9.5 inches (24 cm). The maximum riser height was 12 inches (30.48 cm). (b) Cheese Vat 2, Cheese Processing Room - On or about February 22, 2024, the employer did not ensure that standard stairs providing access to cheese vat working platforms had a maximum riser height of 9.5 inches (24 cm). The maximum riser height was 12 inches (30.48 cm) thereby exposing employees to contusions and sprains in the event of a trip and fall. (c) Cheese Vat 3, Cheese Processing Room - On or about February 22, 2024, the employer did not ensure that standard stairs providing access to cheese vat working platforms had a maximum riser height of 9.5 inches (24 cm). The maximum riser height was 12 inches (30.48 cm) thereby exposing employees to contusions and sprains in the event of a trip and fall. (d) Cheese Vat 4, Cheese Processing Room - On or about February 22, 2024, the employer did not ensure that standard stairs providing access to cheese vat working platforms had a maximum riser height of 9.5 inches (24 cm). The maximum riser height was 12 inches (30.48 cm) thereby exposing employees to contusions and sprains in the event of a trip and fall. (e) Cheese Vat 5, Cheese Processing Room - On or about February 22, 2024, the employer did not ensure that standard stairs providing access to cheese vat working platforms had a maximum riser height of 9.5 inches (24 cm). The maximum riser height was 12 inches (30.48 cm) thereby exposing employees to contusions and sprains in the event of a trip and fall. (f) Cheese Vat 6, Cheese Processing Room - On or about February 22, 2024, the employer did not ensure that standard stairs providing access to cheese vat working platforms had a maximum riser height of 9.5 inches (24 cm). The maximum riser height was 12 inches (30.48 cm) thereby exposing employees to contusions and sprains in the event of a trip and fall. (g) Cheese Vat 7, Cheese Processing Room - On or about February 22, 2024, the employer did not ensure that standard stairs providing access to cheese vat working platforms had a maximum riser height of 9.5 inches (24 cm). The maximum riser height was 12 inches (30.48 cm) thereby exposing employees to contusions and sprains in the event of a trip and fall. (h) Cheese Vat 8, Cheese Processing Room - On or about February 22, 2024, the employer did not ensure that standard stairs providing access to cheese vat working platforms had a maximum riser height of 9.5 inches (24 cm). The maximum riser height was 12 inches (30.48 cm) thereby exposing employees to contusions and sprains in the event of a trip and fall. Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).