Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 A02 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1527748.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,288.00
Current Penalty: $7,372.80
Issuance Date: 07/12/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/22/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/17/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/17/2021 | $7,372.80 | 07/22/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/12/2021 | $12,288.00 | 07/22/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(2): Ladder rungs, cleats, and/or steps were not parallel, level, and uniformly spaced when the ladder was in position for use: On or about April 26, 2021, employees used a job made wooden ladder to enter and exit a trench that measured approximately 5 feet 9 inches. The ladder rungs were not uniformly spaced and rungs were not cleated. Employees were exposed to falls of more than 5 feet to the base of the trench.