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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100023 B08 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1291102.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,760.00
Current Penalty: $3,173.00
Issuance Date: 07/24/2018
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 09/17/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/24/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/24/2018 | $3,173.00 | 09/17/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/24/2018 | $7,760.00 | 07/30/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.23(b)(8): The employer did not ensure ladders were used only for the purposes for which they were designed: a) On or about January 30, 2018, in the fabrication shop, an employee was utilizing a portable, free-standing step ladder to gain access to an elevated tank up to approximately 36 inches high. The employee climbs the ladder and subsequently steps off the side of the ladder to access the opening of the tank, exposing the employee to a fall hazard. b) On or about January 30, 2018, in the sand blasting and paint areas, employees utilize portable, free-standing step ladders to access tanks, up to approximately 54 inches high, by stepping off the side of the ladders into the openings of the tanks, exposing employees to a fall hazard.