OSHA Inspection: ALWIN MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC

Issued

2020-04-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13494.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(f)(1)(i): (i) Handrails were less than 30 inches (76 cm) and not more than 38 inches (97 cm), as measured from the leading edge of the stair tread to the top surface of the handrail:  a)    On or about 1/21/2020, the employer had a Stairway, that an employee fell down, that did not have a uniform hand rail height from the top of the stairs to the bottom landing of at least 30 inches, as measured from the leading edge of the stair tread to the top surface of the wooden handrail.  At the top of the stairs, the tubular metal handrail height was only 28 inches in height.  b) On or about 1/21/2020, the employer had a Stairway, that an employee fell down, that did not have a uniform hand rail height from the top of the stairs to the bottom landing of at least 30 inches, as measured from the leading edge of the stair tread to the top surface of the metal handrail.  At the bottom of the stairs, the wooden 2x6 handrail height was only 29 inches in height.

Issued

2020-04-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13494.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(f)(5): (5) Handhold.  Handrail did not have the shape and dimension necessary so that employees can grasp the handrail firmly;    a)    On or about 1/21/2020, the employer had a Stairway that an employee fell down, which had a wooden handrail that did not have the shape and dimension necessary for employee to grasp it firmly.  The handrail was made of a wooden 2x6, which does not meet the requirements of a graspable handrail.