Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was not equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as required in Table D-2 of this standard: (a) At Plant 2: On or about 11/16/2023 and times prior, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that a handrail on at least one side of a four (4) riser stair system was not installed while employees gained access to the docking platforms. (b) At the Button up Department: On or about 11/16/2023 and at time prior, the employer exposed employees to trip and fall hazards, in that a handrail on at least one side of a four (4) riser stair system was not installed while employees gained access to the dockside of the plant. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.