Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B04 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1839404.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,965.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/08/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/12/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/03/2025
Related Event Code (REC): I
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/03/2025 | $0.00 | 09/12/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/08/2025 | $4,965.00 | 09/12/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladders shall be used only for the purpose for which they were designed. a) On or about July 24, 2025, the employer failed to ensure that the extension ladder being used to gain access to the 12' deep excavation was being used as designed, in that the employer had taken the ladder apart and was only using half of the damaged ladder, exposing employees to fall hazards greater than 8 feet.
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