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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19261053 B13 Ladders.

Inspection Nr: 1157012.015

Citation: 01002

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Not Completed - Worksite Changed

Initial Penalty: $6,859.00

Current Penalty: $6,859.00

Issuance Date: 09/23/2016

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 4

Abatement Date: 10/05/2016

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0317900

Contest Date:

Final Order: 12/05/2016

Related Event Code (REC):

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	Z: Issued	09/23/2016	$6,859.00	10/05/2016	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step: a) Worksite - The employer does not ensure that the top steps of stepladders are not being used as a step. This violation was most recently observed at 1325 Chelsea Drive, Bethlehem, PA on June 22, 2016, when employees engaged in framing work were using the top step of a stepladder to access the interior top plate above the second floor. The employer's ongoing obligation is to ensure that the top steps of stepladders are being properly used.

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