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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100024 E Step bolts and manhole steps.
Inspection Nr: 451379.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,400.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/26/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 12/14/2012
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 12/12/2012
Final Order: 03/10/2014
Related Event Code (REC): V
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/10/2014 | $7,000.00 | 12/14/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/19/2012 | $4,400.00 | 12/14/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/26/2012 | $4,400.00 | 12/14/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.24(e): "Angle of stairway rise." Fixed stairs shall be installed at angles to the horizontal of between 30 degrees and 50 degrees: a. On August 27, 2012, the stairs to the fourth railcar unloading station outside of building #6 associated with the 1P chlorination process were fabricated with too steep an angle. When accessing the fourth rail car, employees were subjected to climbing a fixed stair case with a 55 degree angle for the second tier of risers.