Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1694211.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $4,688.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/07/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/14/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/14/2023 | $1,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/07/2023 | $4,688.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed. Location - 33 John Street, Newton, MA. On or about 8/28/2023, seven employees were not protected from falling while using a ladder that did not extend at least three feet above the upper landing surface.