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Standard Cited: 19100023 D02 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1272602.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,391.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/13/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 05/09/2018
Gravity:
Report ID: 0316300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/09/2018
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/09/2018 | $5,000.00 | 05/09/2018 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/13/2018 | $7,391.00 | 05/09/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(2): (2) The minimum perpendicular distance from the centerline of the steps or rungs, or grab bars, or both, to the nearest permanent object in back of the ladder is 7 inches (18 cm), except for elevator pit ladders, which have a minimum perpendicular distance of 4.5 inches (11 cm); On or about 10-25-2017 and times prior thereto, located at U.S. Postal Service Denbigh Station 14104 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23602, Condition: Employee(s) were exposed to fall hazards when using a permanent fixed interior roof access ladder which measured its center rungs to the flat fixed wall surface behind it to only be four and three-quarter inches away. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.