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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100023 D13 I Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1572700.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $0.00
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 | $0.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(13)(i):29 CFR 1910.23(d)(13)(i): The employer did not ensure that fixed ladders that do not have cages or wells have a clear width of at least 15 inches (38 cm) on each side of the ladder centerline to the nearest permanent object; and 33 Lyman St. Westborough, MA 01581: On January 13, 2022 and at times prior, the employer allowed employees to use two fixed ladders with minimum lateral distances less than 15 inches. Instance 1: The south side fixed ladder had a distance 12 inches between the ladder centerline and a communications equipment box affixed to the wall. On January 13, 2022, a subcontracted employee fell and was injured while ascending this fixed ladder. Instance 2: The north side fixed ladder had a distance 13 inches between the ladder centerline and a communications equipment box affixed to the wall.