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Standard Cited: 19100024 H Step bolts and manhole steps.
Inspection Nr: 999838.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/18/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $3,300.00
Current Penalty: $1,650.00
Issuance Date: 01/29/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/24/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/24/2015 | $1,650.00 | 02/18/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/29/2015 | $3,300.00 | 02/18/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms: a) Regrind area; On or about October 8, 2014 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards of up to 70" (5'-10") in that employees were allowed to ascend/descend stairs of the big grinder machine (approximately 31" in width) that were not equipped with a standard stair railing in one side when performing tasks such as grind plastic parts. b) Regrind area; On or about October 8, 2014 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards of up to 42" (3'-9") in that employees were allowed to ascend/descend stairs of the T-20 grinder machine (approximately 27" in width) that were not equipped with a standard stair railing in one side when performing tasks such as grind plastic parts.