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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100023 D02 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1601209.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,287.00
Current Penalty: $8,287.00
Issuance Date: 11/30/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 18
Abatement Date: 03/01/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/23/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/23/2022 | $8,287.00 | 03/01/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/30/2022 | $8,287.00 | 12/19/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(2): 29 CFR 1910.23(d)(2): The employer did not ensure that the minimum perpendicular distance from the centerline of the steps or rungs, or grab bars, or both, to the nearest permanent object in back of the ladder is 7 inches (18 cm), except for elevator pit ladders, which have a minimum perpendicular distance of 4.5 inches (11 cm). (a) 157 West Jackson Street, New Holland, PA, building exterior next to compressor room door and yellow compressed gas storage cage - The top step of the yellow fixed ladder used for roof access with a height of approximately 13 feet is less than 7 inches away from the rain gutter. Employees are exposed to fall hazards. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.