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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100023 A05 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 989172.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $3,400.00
Issuance Date: 01/28/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 02/09/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date: 02/24/2015
Final Order: 10/16/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 10/16/2015 | $3,400.00 | 02/09/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/27/2015 | $2,800.00 | 02/09/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/28/2015 | $2,800.00 | 02/09/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and trapdoor floor opening, infrequently used, shall be guarded by a floor opening cover of standard strength and construction. While the cover is not in place, the pit or trap opening shall be constantly attended by someone or shall be protected on all exposed sides by removable standard railings: The employer does not assure that employees are protected from falling through floor openings. This violation occurred on or about August 5, 2014 and at times prior thereto, in the chrome plating area; where the floor grating used to cover the secondary containment areas for the chromium dip tanks and strip tanks were removed and employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 8-feet.