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Standard Cited: 19261052 C01 II Stairways.
Inspection Nr: 1087354.015
Citation: 02002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/30/2015 7
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/17/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date: 12/21/2015
Final Order: 10/29/2016
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/29/2016 | $2,000.00 | 12/30/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/22/2015 | $5,000.00 | 12/30/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/17/2015 | $5,000.00 | 12/30/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(ii): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with a stair rail system along each unprotected side or edge. On August 25, 2015, employees were using a stairway not equipped with a compliant stair rail system to access the second floor working area, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards of approximately 10 feet. The employer did not ensure stairways having four or more risers were equipped with a stair rail system. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).