Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1084885.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/02/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $2,940.00
Issuance Date: 11/19/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/08/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/08/2015 | $2,940.00 | 12/02/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/19/2015 | $4,900.00 | 12/02/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support. Employees performing residential roofing operations were exposed to a 9.7 foot fall when the employer failed to ensure the extension ladders used for access/egress extended at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).