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Standard Cited: 19261053 B05 I Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1229030.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/02/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $11,410.00
Issuance Date: 10/27/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/16/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/16/2018 | $11,410.00 | 11/02/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/27/2017 | $12,675.00 | 11/02/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(5)(i): Non-self-supporting ladders were not used at an angle such than the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder way approximately one-quarter of the working length of the ladder (the distance along the ladder between the foot and the top support): a) Worksite (Front Exterior) - 22 Harmony Lane, Westbury, NY: An employee was working from a 40 ft. Werner Portable Extension Ladder that was set up at approximately 17 ft. high and extended approximately 8 ft. away from the house. The horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder was approximately one-half of the working length of the ladder, exposing employees to fall hazards; on or about 5/1/17. b) Worksite (Front Exterior) - 22 Harmony Lane, Westbury, NY: An employee was working from a 24 ft. Werner Portable Extension Ladder that was set up at approximately 13 ft. high and extended approximately 6 ft. 10 in. away from the house. The horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder was approximately one-half of the working length of the ladder, exposing employees to fall hazards; on or about 5/1/17. Abatement documentation required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.