Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1688753.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Worksite Changed
Initial Penalty: $7,367.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/30/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 11/15/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/16/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/16/2023 | $2,000.00 | 11/15/2023 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/30/2023 | $7,367.00 | 11/15/2023 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access: On or about August 4, 2023, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 20 feet while ascending and descending an extension ladder to access the second story roof because the side rails did not extend at least three feet above the landing surface. MARGARITO CUAHUIZO AHUATL DBA AHUATL CONSTRUCTION WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1635846, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON FEBRUARY 21, 2023, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 902 SUNBURST LANE, WASHINGTON, ILLINOIS 61571.