Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100023 D13 II Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1799909.015
Citation: 01001C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/16/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 09/02/2025
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date: 08/05/2025
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/22/2025 | $0.00 | 09/02/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/16/2025 | $0.00 | 09/02/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(13)(ii): The employer did not ensure that fixed ladders that do not have cages or wells have a minimum perpendicular distance of 30 inches (76 cm) from the centerline of the steps or rungs to the nearest object on the climbing side. Or, when unavoidable obstructions are encountered, a minimum clearance at the obstruction of 24 inches (61 cm), provided deflector plates are installed: 194 Cleveland St. Greenfield, MA: On or about January 24, 2025, and at times prior, employees used a fixed ladder that was obstructed by a concrete wall located approximately ten inches from the centerline of the bottom rung.