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Standard Cited: 19100029 F04 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1787569.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/09/2025 2
Initial Penalty: $3,783.00
Current Penalty: $2,648.10
Issuance Date: 03/14/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/07/2025
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/07/2025 | $2,648.10 | 04/09/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/14/2025 | $3,783.00 | 04/09/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(f)(4): Openings in stair rails. The employer did not ensure that no opening in a stair rail system exceeds 19 inches (48 cm) at its least dimension. On or about December 4, 2024, in the workshop at 567 Old Highway 20 West, South Sioux City, NE 68776, employees ascending or descending stairs to the upstairs office were exposed to fall hazards between approximately 6 feet and 8 feet 3 inches at the top of the stairs where there was no mid-rail or other form of fall prevention. The lack of a mid-rail created a gap approximately 34.5 inches tall at steps 8, 9, 10, and 11 or approximately 36 inches long.