Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1207554.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $6,972.00
Current Penalty: $3,486.00
Issuance Date: 05/03/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/30/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/30/2017 | $3,486.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/03/2017 | $6,972.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where (a) portable ladder(s) was/were used for access to an upper level landing surface and the ladder's length did not allow the ladder side rails to extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed, the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and/or a grasping device was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. a) front of house - employees were exposed to a fall of 11 feet 4 inches while using a straight ladder to access the roof. The ladder only extended about one foot above the landing, on or about 2/2/17.