Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100023 D04 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1273717.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $9,054.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/09/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/23/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/23/2018 | $6,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/09/2018 | $9,054.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(4): The side rails of through or side-step ladders did not extend 42 inches (1.1 m) above the top of the access level or landing platform served by the ladder. On or about October 11, 2017 at the Sludge Dryer, employees that access the upper level to check the buildup on the paddles in the sludge dryer were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 7'-2" to the lower level when there was only one side rail provided on the fixed ladder.