Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100023 C07 I Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1342920.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,819.00
Current Penalty: $3,205.00
Issuance Date: 02/25/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 11/13/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date: 03/15/2019
Final Order: 09/27/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/27/2020 | $3,205.00 | 11/13/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/19/2019 | $6,819.00 | 03/07/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/25/2019 | $6,819.00 | 03/07/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(7)(i): The employer did not ensure the stability of the ladder to prevent accidental displacement. On or about August 28, 2018, on the production floor, employees were exposed to fall hazards up to 16 feet. The 16 foot extension ladder was separated into two sections and used separately in two separate areas; a) One section was used by maintenance employee(s) to access the can conveyor near the ceiling inside of the building without ensuring the stability of the ladder to prevent accidental displacement. b) The other section was used by maintenance employee(s) to access the can conveyor outside the building without ensuring the stability of the ladder to prevent accidental displacement.