Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1420126.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Worksite Changed
Initial Penalty: $3,751.00
Current Penalty: $3,751.00
Issuance Date: 08/23/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/04/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/23/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/23/2019 | $3,751.00 | 09/04/2019 | 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. Creekside Construction on or about July 31, 2019, at the address of 271 Kensington Way, Elyria, OH: The employer did not ensure the side rails of the aluminum extension ladder were extended at least three feet above the landing surface. The ladder was extended roughly 2 feet above the eave of the roof.