Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100028 B11 II Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 1626768.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $17,679.00
Current Penalty: $8,839.00
Issuance Date: 03/23/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 01/31/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date: 04/17/2023
Final Order: 03/04/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/04/2024 | $8,839.00 | 01/31/2024 | Repeat | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/17/2023 | $17,679.00 | 05/09/2023 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/23/2023 | $17,679.00 | 05/09/2023 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): (ii) Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers is equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as follows: (see TABLE D-2) a) On or about November 9, 2022 in the Engineering Department at the infeed chain deck, the employer did not provide handrails for steps that had 4 treads and 5 risers, exposing employees to fall hazards. The Appalachian Wood Floors, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.22(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1597921 citation number 1, item number 2, and became a final order on July 20, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at Appalachian Wood Floors, Inc., 838 Campbell Ave., Portsmouth, OH 45662