Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1462892.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,446.00
Current Penalty: $6,140.00
Issuance Date: 07/07/2020
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 07/31/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/22/2020
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/22/2020 | $6,140.00 | 07/31/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/07/2020 | $9,446.00 | 07/31/2020 | 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: At buildings 1, 3 and 8 of an existing apartment complex located at 315 Abercon Circle, Boynton Beach, FL, 33436: On or about February 12, 2020 and at times prior, an employee was using a ladder that did not extend three feet above the landing surface, thereby exposing workers to a fall of approximately 18 feet to ground level.