Handrails Not Maintained, Exposing Sharp Edges
Penalty
Fine: $223,795
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Summary
Handrails on both resident units were not properly maintained, as observed during a recertification survey. On the second floor unit, a six-inch section of the south corridor handrail had broken plastic with sharp edges, and the elevator corner guard also had broken plastic with sharp edges. On the first floor unit, six areas of the handrail were missing edge turn pieces, resulting in exposed sharp edges. These deficiencies were identified through direct observation and confirmed during an interview with the Director of Maintenance.