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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261052 C01 II Stairways.
Inspection Nr: 1643378.015
Citation: 02003
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $132,593.00
Current Penalty: $132,593.00
Issuance Date: 07/05/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 07/13/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0936300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/28/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/05/2023 | $132,593.00 | 07/13/2023 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(ii): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76cm) whichever is less were not equipped with one stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge: a. The employer does not ensure stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76cm) is equipped with a stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge. This violation was discovered on or about January 10, 2023; on the front stairs where employees were exposed to fall hazards when they used the unprotected stairway to access the second floor. b. The employer does not ensure stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76cm) is equipped with a stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge. This violation was discovered on or about January 10, 2023; on the back stairs where employees were exposed to fall hazards when they used the unprotected stairway to access the second floor. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the requirement, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76cm) is equipped with a stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge. Paramount Builders Inc. was previously cited for a repeat violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1602722 citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 31, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at Paramount Building 2, Pago Pago, American Samoa. Paramount Builders Inc. was previously cited for a repeat violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1340729 citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on January 20, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at Fagaima Village, Pago Pago, American Samoa.