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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 925826.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Quick Fix
Initial Penalty: $1,700.00
Current Penalty: $850.00
Issuance Date: 08/23/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/12/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/12/2013 | $850.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/23/2013 | $1,700.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where a portable ladder was used for access to an upper level landing surface and the ladder's length did not allow the ladder side rails to extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed, the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and/or a grasping device was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. Location: 25 Winchester Drive, Lexington, MA On or about 8/6/13, workers were exposed to fall hazards of up to 13-feet, 9-inches while accessing the portable extension ladder that did not extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface or secured at the top of the ladder to a rigid support.