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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1786373.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $4,839.00
Current Penalty: $1,904.00
Issuance Date: 11/08/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/03/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/03/2024 | $1,904.00 | Other | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/08/2024 | $4,839.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support. On or about November 6, 2024, at a jobsite located on West Service Road, Appleton, Wisconsin: an employee was utilizing one metal extension ladders that did not extend three feet above the ground surface. Employee was using the ladder for access and egress of a trench excavation.