Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100029 F01 III A Fall protection systems and falling object protection-criteria and practices.
Inspection Nr: 1552263.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/28/2024 2
Initial Penalty: $9,116.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/04/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 03/30/2022
Final Order: 03/15/2024
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 03/15/2024 | $0.00 | 02/28/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/04/2022 | $9,116.00 | 03/30/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/04/2022 | $9,116.00 | 03/30/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.29(f)(1)(iii)(A): The employer did not ensure that the top rail of a stair rail system served as a handrail only when the height of the stair rail system was not less than 36 inches (91 cm) and not more than 38 inches (97 cm) as measured at the leading edge of the stair tread to the top surface of the top rail (see Figure D-13 of this section) a) Greening area: On or about 9/21/21, the top rail being used as a hand rail on the stairs with seven risers leading to the CAT Rack measured 33 inches. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.