Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B04 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 912501.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/01/2013 5
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $2,800.00
Issuance Date: 09/19/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/27/2013
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/19/2013 | $2,800.00 | 10/01/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed: JOBSITE: The 6 foot stepladder, used to have access to the upper part of a wall for drywall taping, was placed in a closed position against the wall. On or about 6/3/13, an employee performing drywall taping was exposed to the hazard of falling while standing on a 6 foot step ladder leaning in the closed position against a wall on the platform of a mobile scaffold. Employee sustained a severe laceration to his head.