Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100023 D12 II Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1723566.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/15/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 06/07/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/15/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/15/2024 | $0.00 | 06/07/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/15/2024 | $0.00 | 05/01/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(12)(ii): The employer did not ensure that the step-across distance from the centerline of the rungs or steps for side-step ladders, is not less than 15 inches (38 cm) and not more than 20 inches (51 cm) to the access points of the platform edge. a. Kalmbach Feeds, Inc. - Upper Sandusky, Ohio: On or about January 22, 2024, the step-across distance from a fixed ladder did not ensure a safe transition from the ladder to the 2-Way platform located at Mix Line #2, in that the step-across distance was 12.75 inches. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.