Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100023 B10 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1409627.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/03/2019
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 09/27/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/27/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/27/2019 | $0.00 | 09/27/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/03/2019 | $0.00 | 09/27/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): Any ladder with structural or other defects is immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with �1910.145 and removed from service until repaired. The employer is failing to protect the employees by having, and or implementing an effective tag out system for equipment that is determined to be unsafe. This was most recently documented at Valmont Industries located at 1600 E 29th Avenue in Columbus, NE 68601 on June 18, 2019. Ladder units are not identified or made unavailable for use to the employees who would otherwise use and be subjected to their damages and hazards.