Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B11 II Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1567218.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,204.00
Current Penalty: $6,400.00
Issuance Date: 06/03/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 07/15/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/28/2022
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/28/2022 | $6,400.00 | 07/15/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/03/2022 | $8,204.00 | 06/30/2022 | 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) Dock Pit: On December 6, 2021, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards of approximately 4.75 feet in height, in that; a section of the top rail of the stairway next to the clarifier was missing as employees used the stairs to reach the top of the tank.