Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B04 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1550062.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Worksite Changed
Initial Penalty: $4,558.00
Current Penalty: $4,558.00
Issuance Date: 02/25/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/07/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/21/2022
Related Event Code (REC): I
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/25/2022 | $4,558.00 | 03/07/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed: (a) Jobsite located at 3515 Midvale Avenue Philadelphia, PA, 19129: The employer did not ensure that employees working in an excavation use a self-supporting ladder as designed. Employees were exposed to fall hazards while using a portable A-frame ladder to access and egress the excavation in a folded position and not opened according to the manufacturer's specifications. Condition was observed on or about August 27, 2021.