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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B13 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1201455.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/08/2017 7
Initial Penalty: $2,390.00
Current Penalty: $2,390.00
Issuance Date: 02/21/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/11/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/21/2017 | $2,390.00 | 03/08/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step: Employees are exposed to a fall hazard when standing on the top step of a step ladder performing residential framing activities. This violation was last observed on January 4, 2017, at 4515 Nicklaus Dr., Champaign, IL 61822; an employee was standing on the top step of a six foot step ladder performing framing activities. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that its employees performing residential framing work using a step ladder do not stand on the top step. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a description of how these steps protect its employees from fall hazards.