Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100024 B Step bolts and manhole steps.
Inspection Nr: 445406.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/14/2012 2
Initial Penalty: $3,600.00
Current Penalty: $3,600.00
Issuance Date: 11/19/2012
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 130
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 12/05/2012
Final Order: 06/13/2013
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 06/13/2013 | $3,600.00 | 12/14/2012 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/15/2012 | $3,600.00 | 12/14/2012 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/19/2012 | $3,600.00 | 12/14/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.24(b): Fixed stairs were not provided for access from one structure level to another where operations necessitated regular travel between levels, and for access to operating platforms at any equipment which requires attention routinely during operations: a) Facility (South End / Furnace conveyor line 1 & 2) : Employees were observed traveling up stacked pallets and sorting through clips without the accessibility of having a fixed stairway, on or about 5/21/12. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.