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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100023 D02 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1572700.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $4,227.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/22/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/11/2022
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 | 04/11/2022 | $0.00 | Other | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/22/2022 | $4,227.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(2):29 CFR 1910.23(d)(2): The employer did not ensure that 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 4.75 inches (11 cm). 33 Lyman St. Westborough, MA 01581: On January 13, 2022 and at times prior, the employer allowed employees to use a fixed ladder on the south side of the facility with minimum distance between the rungs and the wall at 6.75 inches near bottom and 4.5 inches near the hatch. On January 13, 2022, a subcontracted employee fell and was injured while ascending this fixed ladder.