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Standard Cited: 19261053 B15 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1821596.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,902.00
Current Penalty: $6,951.00
Issuance Date: 07/18/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/13/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/12/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/12/2025 | $6,951.00 | 08/13/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/18/2025 | $13,902.00 | 08/13/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(15):Ladders shall be inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and after any occurrence that could affect their safe use. a. Located at or near 6050 East Broad Street, Columbus Ohio, 43213: On or about April 30, 2025, the employer did not ensure that the ladder on the jobsite was inspected by a competent person for visible defects prior to being used. The employees were using a ladder to enter/exit a trench that had bent and missing rungs. These conditions exposed the employees to falls of up to 12 feet.