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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 978873.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Worksite Changed
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 08/25/2014
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/05/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/24/2014
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/24/2014 | $2,100.00 | 09/05/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/25/2014 | $2,800.00 | 09/05/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where (a) portable ladder(s) was/were used for access to an upper level landing surface and the ladders length did not allow the ladder side rails to extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed, the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigied support that will not deflect, and/or a grasping device was not provided to assist emmployees in mounting and dismounting the ladder: Location: 75-81 Woods Lane, Newtown, CT 06470 The fiberglass step ladders which employees were using to access the second floor and top plate of the second floor wall did not extend at least three feet above the upper landing surface.