Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B15 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1649210.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - AD Discretion
Initial Penalty: $3,683.00
Current Penalty: $3,683.00
Issuance Date: 07/14/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 07/24/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/15/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/14/2023 | $3,683.00 | 07/24/2023 | 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- 261 90th Street, Stone Harbor NJ: Company worksite workers were exposed to fall hazards, in excess of 25 feet to the ground surface below, when utilizing damaged portable ladders and a shingle shuttle track (being used as a ladder). These ladders contained broken rungs, damaged rungs, bent side rails, etc. at the time of and prior to the worksite inspection. These ladders had not been inspected by a competent person while at the worksite. Condition observed on or about 02/08/23. 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.