Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100024 H Step bolts and manhole steps.
Inspection Nr: 1069945.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/09/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 01/13/2016
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/06/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/06/2016 | $0.00 | 01/13/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/09/2015 | $0.00 | 01/13/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.24(h): "Railings and handrails." Standard railings shall be provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms. Handrails shall be provided on at least one side of closed stairways preferably on the right side descending. Stair railings and handrails shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of 1910.23. a. At the workplace, in the wire room, the fixed stairs leading up to the GCR platform had an intermediate rail missing on both open sides, thereby exposing employees to a fall hazard.