Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 F01 I Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1669806.015
Citation: 01001C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/11/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/06/2023
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/06/2023 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/11/2023 | $0.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(f)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that handrails were not less than 30 inches (76 cm) and not more than 38 inches (97 cm), as measured from the leading edge of the stair tread to the top surface of the handrail (see Figure D-12 of this section): (a)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231: On or about and at times prior to May 10, 2023, the employer did not ensure that handrails on stairs leading to the shipping area were at the required height. The top handrail was measured from the leading edge of the stair tread at 25.5 inches. This condition exposes employees to fall hazards while using the stairs with inadequate handrail.