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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B11 II Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1566975.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,044.00
Current Penalty: $3,522.00
Issuance Date: 03/17/2022
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 04/12/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/11/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/11/2022 | $3,522.00 | 04/12/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/17/2022 | $7,044.00 | 04/12/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers is equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as described in 29 CFR 1910.28 Table D-2-Stairway Handrail Requirements: a) Kanta Products Inc, Block Machine Stairs: On or about November 29, 2021 and at times prior, employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards while accessing and egressing the flight of stairs consisting of 4 risers and 3 treads near the control panel of the block machine to access the concrete mold area. The employer failed to ensure stairs contained a complete stair rail system on each open side. b) Kanta Products Inc, Screener Infeed Belt Platform Stairs: On or about November 29, 2021 and at times prior, employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards while accessing and egressing the flight of stairs consisting of 5 risers and 4 treads to perform maintenance on the screener hammermill. The employer failed to ensure stairs contained a complete stair rail system on each open side. c) Kanta Products Inc, Southeast raised parts room: On or about November 29, 2021 and at times prior, employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards while accessing and egressing the flight of stairs consisting of 13 risers and 12 treads to gather parts from the parts room. The employer failed to ensure stairs contained a complete stair rail system on each open and closed side.