Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B15 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1040582.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - AD Discretion
Initial Penalty: $3,080.00
Current Penalty: $1,848.00
Issuance Date: 06/10/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 04/30/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 09/02/2015
Final Order: 05/31/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 05/31/2016 | $1,848.00 | 04/30/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/09/2015 | $3,080.00 | 07/07/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/10/2015 | $3,080.00 | 07/07/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(15): Ladder(s) were not inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and/or after an occurrence that could have affected their safe use: a- 12 Montclaire Road, Lot 19, Medford NJ: On or about 02/12/15 a worksite company employee was exposed to fall hazards when utilizing a portable aluminum extension ladder that contained missing feet, visibly damaged rungs, etc. This ladder had not been inspected by a competent person prior to it being used on the day of the worksite inspection. IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.