Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1432550.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Worksite Changed
Initial Penalty: $2,842.00
Current Penalty: $2,842.00
Issuance Date: 09/24/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 10/21/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/14/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/24/2019 | $2,842.00 | 10/21/2019 | 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: a) Manuel Agular located at 6815 Collingwood Drive, Westerville, OH 43082: On and preceding September 18, 2019, the employer did not ensure that the portable ladder used to gain access to the roof extended at least three feet beyond the eave that they were using for access. The eave of the roof measured 10 feet above the ground level where the ladder extended 12-18 inches beyond. The following condition exposed employees to falls up to 10 feet.