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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100023 B04 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1739639.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $6,844.00
Current Penalty: $6,844.00
Issuance Date: 10/02/2024
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 10/15/2024
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date: 10/25/2024
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/04/2024 | $6,844.00 | 10/15/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/02/2024 | $6,844.00 | 10/15/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.23(b)(4): The employer did not ensure that ladder rungs, steps, and cleats that have a minimum clear width of 11.5 inches (29 cm) on portable ladders and 16 inches (41 cm) (measured before installation of ladder safety systems) for fixed ladders. a) On or about 04/15/2024 at the site located at 3000 Milton Ave, Solvay, NY 13209: Employees climbed a Werner Manhole ladder to insert a shovel at the bottom of the door for Kiln #10 exposing employees to a fall distance of approximately 3 feet. The ladder rungs on the Werner Manhole ladder were approximately 9.5 inches wide. b) On or about 04/15/2024 at the site located at 3000 Milton Ave, Solvay, NY 13209: Employees climbed Werner Manhole ladders to access the sand funnel for core machines #4 and #1 exposing employees to a fall distance of approximately 6 feet. The ladder rungs on the Werner Manhole ladders were approximately 9.5 inches wide.