Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1648819.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/04/2023 2
Initial Penalty: $8,595.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/31/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date: 08/18/2023
Final Order: 03/21/2024
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/21/2024 | $0.00 | 08/04/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/11/2023 | $8,595.00 | 08/04/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/31/2023 | $8,595.00 | 08/04/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where (a) portable ladders 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, or the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. On or about February 3, 2023, on the southside of the building, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while using a ladder that was not secured at the top and provided with a grasping device.