Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1405526.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $2,273.00
Current Penalty: $680.00
Issuance Date: 06/10/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/16/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/16/2019 | $680.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/10/2019 | $2,273.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed. On or about June 4, 2019, employees were exposed to a fall of approximately 10 feet while performing roofing activities on a residential home located at 1209 Berwin, Akron, Ohio 44310. The employees were using an extension ladder to access the roof and the employer did not ensure that it extended at least three feet above the landing area.