Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100023 C04 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1522659.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 08/04/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $68,265.00
Current Penalty: $68,265.00
Issuance Date: 07/09/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date: 08/03/2021
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/06/2021 | $68,265.00 | 08/04/2021 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/09/2021 | $68,265.00 | 08/04/2021 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(4): The employer did not ensure that ladders that are used only on stable and level surfaces unless they are secured or stabilized to prevent accidental displacement. On or about March 24, 2021, an employee was using an extension ladder to gain access to overhead communication/ cable lines, during which the employer did not ensure that the ladder was stabilized to prevent accidental displacement; therefore resulting in a fall hazard. CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(10), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1350043, citation number 01, Item number 001, and was affirmed as a final order on 10/21/2019, with respect to a workplace located at 173 East Lincoln Street, Columbus, OH 43215.