Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 F04 Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1435913.015
Citation: 01001D
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/03/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 02/21/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0936200
Contest Date: 02/13/2020
Final Order: 03/24/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/24/2021 | $0.00 | 02/21/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 02/18/2020 | $0.00 | 02/21/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/03/2020 | $0.00 | 02/21/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001D Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(f)(4): Opening in the stair rail system exceeded 19 inches at its least dimension: Building 1327, Retail Store, Stairwell access to the 2nd floor: Employees were using the stairs to access the 2nd floor for tires stored in the South room. Employees use the stairs up to 20 times per day in conjunction with their normal duties. The stair rail system was not installed with a midrail and/or baluster to avoid an opening of greater than 19 inches. Employees were exposed to trip/miss-step and falls.