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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100027 A Scaffolds and rope descent systems.
Inspection Nr: 1247440.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 01/19/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $8,873.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/20/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity:
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/19/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/19/2017 | $5,000.00 | 01/19/2018 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/20/2017 | $8,873.00 | 12/01/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.27(a): Scaffolds used in general industry did not meet the requirements in 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart L(Scaffolds), in that ladders were used on scaffolds to increase the working level height of employees. ESTABLISHMENT: A Husky 6-foot stepladder was placed on the platform of a mobile scaffold to obtain additional working level height. On or about 07/14/17, the above stepladder, which was in the closed position and placed on top of platform of a mobile scaffold, to increase an employee's working level height while the employee was trying to check and repair a water leak of a ceiling window. The employee lost his balance and fell to the floor with the stepladder and sustained a fatal head injury from the incident.