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Standard Cited: 19261053 B21 Ladders.

Inspection Nr: 1748314.015

Citation: 01001B

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Abatement Completed

Initial Penalty: $0.00

Current Penalty: $0.00

Issuance Date: 05/23/2024

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 1

Abatement Date: 08/02/2024

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0523900

Contest Date:

Final Order: 06/17/2024

Related Event Code (REC): R

Emphasis:


Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History
Type Latest Event Event Date Penalty Abatement Due Date Citation Type Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty I: Informal Settlement 06/17/2024 $0.00 08/02/2024 Serious  
Penalty Z: Issued 05/23/2024 $0.00 06/07/2024 Serious  

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(21): Employees were not grasping the ladder with at least one hand when progressing up and/or down the ladder: (a) Marshfield Medical Center - Hospital main floor; On or about May 8, 2024, an employee was descending from the top step (third rung) of a 4-foot Westward (WW-3010-04) stepladder when the ladder became unstable and tipped, causing the employee to fall to the floor. While descending, the employee did not maintain at least one hand on the ladder to maintain stability.

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