Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1411959.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Quick Fix
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/19/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/15/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/15/2020 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/19/2019 | $0.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where a portable ladder(s) was used for access to an upper level landing surface and the ladder's length did not allow the ladder side rails to extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed, the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and/or a grasping device was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. (a) On or about June 28, 2019, the portable Werner extension ladder installed in the west end of the fifty-one (51) foot long trench and being used for access into and egress from the trench, did not extend at least three (3) feet above the landing surface edge and/or was not secured.