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Standard Cited: 19261053 B16 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 914962.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $1,760.00
Current Penalty: $600.00
Issuance Date: 07/19/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 07/25/2013
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date: 07/26/2013
Final Order: 12/02/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/02/2013 | $600.00 | 07/25/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/31/2013 | $1,760.00 | 07/25/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/19/2013 | $1,760.00 | 07/25/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16): Portable ladders with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, shall either be immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or be tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and shall be withdrawn from service until repaired: (a) 20 Wachusett St Worcester, MA; On or about June 18, an employee was observed climbing on an aluminum extension ladder that was missing half of one of its rungs, making it defective and its use is not in accordance with this subpart.