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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 909346.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Worksite Changed
Initial Penalty: $1,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,800.00
Issuance Date: 08/22/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 09/06/2013
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/18/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/22/2013 | $1,800.00 | 09/06/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support. Job site located at 16404 Timberline, Omaha, NE-The employer allowed employees to access the roof they were working on using a metal portable extension ladder. The side rails of the ladder id not extend at least 3 feet above the landing surface of the roof.