Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19170120 B06 Fixed Stairways.
Inspection Nr: 1163055.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,471.00
Current Penalty: $4,983.00
Issuance Date: 01/12/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 02/08/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523100
Contest Date: 02/06/2017
Final Order: 07/09/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/11/2017 | $12,471.00 | 02/08/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/09/2017 | $4,983.00 | 02/08/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/12/2017 | $12,471.00 | 02/08/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1917.120(b)(6): Maintenance. Fixed stairways shall be maintained in safe condition and shall not be blocked: a) On or about July 14, 2016, employees were exposed to a fall hazard on the wooden exterior stairs under the rail shed. Two stair treads were damaged and broken in half and missing wood. b) On or about July 14, 2016, employees were exposed to a fall hazard on the wooden exterior stairs under the rail shed. The east side stair support footing was damaged and missing large amount of wood. c) On or about August 16, 2016, employees were exposed to a fall hazard at the metal step on the north side of a bridge platform on the conveyor catwalk in the chemical dry storage warehouse. The metal step was missing.