Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1308886.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,880.00
Current Penalty: $1,940.00
Issuance Date: 10/03/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 10/10/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/30/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/30/2018 | $1,940.00 | 10/10/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/03/2018 | $3,880.00 | 10/10/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access: a) On or about April 12, 2018, an extension ladder used by employees to access and egress the trench did not have its side rails extended at least 3 feet above the ground. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.