Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1402698.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $6,251.00
Current Penalty: $3,125.50
Issuance Date: 08/23/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date:
Gravity:
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date: 09/24/2019
Final Order: 12/26/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/26/2019 | $3,125.50 | Other | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/31/2019 | $6,251.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/23/2019 | $6,251.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed: Location: Hook on ladder in the tank pit On May 14, 2019 employees were exposed to falls from heights up to 8 feet to the ground while accessing and exiting the tank pit where the portable ladder did not extend three feet above the upper landing surface