Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B05 I Ladders.
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Inspection Nr: 1320366.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $5,691.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/13/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 11/19/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 12/07/2018
Final Order: 08/09/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 08/09/2019 | $0.00 | 11/19/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/12/2018 | $5,691.00 | 11/19/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/13/2018 | $5,691.00 | 11/19/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(5)(i): Non-self-supporting ladders were not used at an angle such than the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder way approximately one-quarter of the working length of the ladder (the distance along the ladder between the foot and the top support): a- 1601 Long Beach Boulevard, Beach Haven NJ: On or about 05/31/18 company workers were exposed to fall hazards when utilizing an aluminum extension ladders whose rise to run ratio was not 4 to 1 and, as such, was not having an angle of approximately 75 degrees from the horizontal . Condition observed on or about 05/31/18. NOTE: 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.