Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B21 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1619513.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - AD Discretion
Initial Penalty: $5,156.00
Current Penalty: $5,156.00
Issuance Date: 02/22/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 02/28/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/24/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/22/2023 | $5,156.00 | 02/28/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(21): Employees were not grasping the ladder with at least one hand when progressing up and/or down the ladder: a- 29 Coliseum Drive, Eastampton NJ: On or about 09/03/22 a worker was exposed to fall hazards approximately 11 feet to the ground surface below when progressing down a ladder with one hand carrying a cardboard box. As such this worker was unable to grasp the ladder with one hand as they were progressing down the ladder. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.