OSHA Inspection: STAIRS AND RAILS INC.

Issued

2015-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) Shop Area- The employer failed to ensure that flexible cords, such as the flexible cord supplying 110 volts of power to the pendant controls on the Columbus McKinnon Hoist - Model F, Serial Number 2866QG, were provided with strain relief.    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.

Issued

2015-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye as a result of a work-related incident to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours:    a)  The employer failed to report a work related hospitalization, which occurred on May 26, 2015, within twenty-four (24) hours to OSHA.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.