Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100023 C08 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1786864.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $8,140.00
Current Penalty: $10,581.25
Issuance Date: 04/04/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/16/2025
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/16/2025 | $10,581.25 | Other | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/04/2025 | $8,140.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(8):29 CFR 1910.23(c)(8): The employer did not ensure that the cap (if equipped) and top step of a stepladder that are not used as steps. Location: Workplace located at 256-271 Marginal Street East Boston On November 7, 2024, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of 6 feet to the pavement below while using the top cap of a portable ladder as a step to access an unguarded working surface. Or in the alternative, 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13) The top or top step of a stepladder shall not be used as a step. On November 7, 2024, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of 6 feet to the pavement below while using the top cap of a portable ladder as a step to access an unguarded working surface.