Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B07 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1058926.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/20/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,960.00
Issuance Date: 08/12/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/21/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/21/2015 | $1,960.00 | 08/20/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/12/2015 | $2,800.00 | 08/20/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(7): Ladders shall not be used on slippery surfaces unless secured or provided with slip-resistant feet to prevent accidental displacement. Slip-resistant feet shall not be used as a substitute for care in placing, lashing, or holding a ladder that is used upon slippery surfaces including, but not limited to, flat metal or concrete surfaces that are constructed so they cannot be prevented from becoming slippery. WORKSITE: The Werner Model D6016-2 16-foot fiberglass extension ladder, which was used by employees to access the roof and missing slip-resistant feet was placed on the slippery surface of the stamped concrete driveway without being appropriately secured to prevent from displacement. On or about April 24, 2015, the above ladder was displaced while an employee was using to access the roof, and the employee fell approximately 8 feet onto the driveway and sustained serious head injuries from fall.