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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1206373.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/27/2017 5
Initial Penalty: $6,972.00
Current Penalty: $6,972.00
Issuance Date: 02/14/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/21/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/14/2017 | $6,972.00 | 02/27/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where (a) portable ladder(s) was/were used for access to an upper level landing surface and the ladder's length did not allow the ladder side rails to extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed, the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and/or a grasping device was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. a) Farmall Lane, Building 2600, Monroe Township, NJ: Employees were using an aluminum extension ladder to access the third floor through a window opening and although a grasping device was present, the ladder was not secured in place. This hazard was observed on 1/25/17.