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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100023 C04 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1644917.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,036.00
Current Penalty: $4,780.00
Issuance Date: 04/26/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/02/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/15/2023
Related Event Code (REC): A;R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/15/2023 | $4,780.00 | 06/02/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/26/2023 | $8,036.00 | 06/02/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(4): The employer did not ensure that ladders are used only on stable and level surfaces unless they are secured or stabilized to prevent accidental displacement. On or about January 11, 2023, an employee was performing a quality assurance test on a vertical heat treating vessel. The employer did not ensure that the ladder was being used on a stable and level surface as it was placed on top of a piece of plywood, which was placed across graphite bars. The employee was exposed to fall hazards of approximately 7 feet while working on the ladder. Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).