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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1785452.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,485.00
Current Penalty: $1,300.00
Issuance Date: 01/06/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 01/31/2025
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0336000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/16/2025
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/16/2025 | $1,300.00 | 01/31/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/06/2025 | $5,485.00 | 01/31/2025 | 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: a.) Laurel Technical Institute Sharon Satellite, 200 Sterling Ave, Sharon, PA 16146: School roof- on or about 10/31/2024 and at times prior thereto; the portable ladder used by the employee to gain access to the upper landing surface did not extend 3 feet above the roof line. The ladder was 2 feet above the roof line exposing the employee to fall hazards of approximately 17-feet to the ground level.