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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100023 B08 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1577047.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,116.00
Current Penalty: $14,502.00
Issuance Date: 08/01/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 05/11/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 08/02/2022
Final Order: 03/27/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/27/2023 | $14,502.00 | 05/11/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/02/2022 | $9,116.00 | 08/17/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/01/2022 | $9,116.00 | 08/17/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.23(b)(8): The employer did not ensure that ladders are used only for the purposes for which they were designed. a. General Aluminum Mfg. Company - Wapakoneta, Ohio: On or about February 27, 2022, employees were exposed to an approximate 81-inch fall hazard when using a portable step ladder to access the top platen of cast machine 12. The portable step ladder was not used in a way in which it was designed in that it was used to gain access to an upper landing surface. b. General Aluminum Mfg. Company - Wapakoneta, Ohio: On or about February 15, 2022, employees were exposed to an approximate 80-inch fall hazard when using a portable step ladder to access the top platen of cast machine 10. The portable step ladder was not used in a way in which it was designed in that it was used to gain access to an upper landing surface. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.