J. Perez Tree Service Corporation | Occupational Safety and Health Administration osha.gov

Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100023 B09 Ladders.

Inspection Nr: 1332656.015

Citation: 01001A

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Date: 02/12/2019 2

Initial Penalty: $2,772.00

Current Penalty: $2,772.00

Issuance Date: 01/16/2019

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 2

Related Event Code (REC):

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0524200

Contest Date:

Final Order: 02/11/2019

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	Z: Issued	01/16/2019	$2,772.00	02/12/2019	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(9): Ladders were not inspected before the initial use in each work shift, or more frequently as necessary, to identify any visible defects that could cause injury: Evanston Work Site - On or about July 21, 2018, the employer did not ensure that the 12 foot extension ladder used to climb a tree at the work site was inspected before initial use or more frequently as necessary to identify any visible defects that could cause injury. The ladder used at the work site by an employee had three bent rungs.

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