OSHA Inspection: CHART INDUSTRIES, LLC

Issued

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3400.00 · Current $2550.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(1): Every stairway floor opening was not guarded by a standard railing constructed in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section on all exposed sides (except at the entrance to the stairway):  a) Building 1 (Firehouse) Test Cell Area - On or prior to August 6, 2014, a stairway floor opening did not have a standard railing exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(i): Flight(s) of stairs with four or more risers, less than 44 inches wide and having both sides enclosed, were not equipped with at least one standard handrail:  a) Building 1 (Firehouse) Test Cell Area - On or prior to August 6, 2014, an approximately 40 inches wide staircase did not have a standard handrail exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2550.00 · Current $1913.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not free and/or unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp were not provided where the exit route was not substantially level.  a) Test Cell Area - On or about August 6, 2014, stairs or a ramp were not provided where the exit route was not substantially level due to having an approximately 12 inch step up to the exit door.

Issued

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2550.00 · Current $1913.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) Test Cell - On or about August 6, 2014, an exit door in Test Cell area did not have a sign with the word "EXIT".

Issued

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:  a) Building 1 (Firehouse) - On or about August 6, 2014, exit signs were not posted in the area to direct employees to an exit adequately in the event of an emergency.