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Standard Cited: 19100027 D02 Scaffolds and rope descent systems.
Inspection Nr: 314767104
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/31/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 03/14/2011
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 23
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 04/04/2011
Final Order: 04/11/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/11/2012 | $1,500.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/14/2011 | $5,000.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.27(d)(2): Fixed ladder(s), used to ascend to heights exceeding 20 fe et and provided with cages or wells were not provided with a landing platform fo r each 30 feet of height or fraction thereof: a) The employer does not provide l anding platforms on fixed ladders that are used to ascend to heights exceeding 20 feet (except on chimneys). Landing platfo rms were not provided for each 30 feet of height or fraction thereof for a fixed ladder located on T-801. As measured onsite, the T-801 fixed ladder was estimat ed to reach heights greater than 50 feet without an offset landing platform. Alt hough the fixed ladder on T-801 was equipped with a "hinged rest platform", per OSHA letter of interpretation, dated 2/25/1983, it states 29 CFR 1910.27 (d)(2) does not allow the use of hinged rest platforms in lieu of landing platforms. By not providing landing platforms on fixed ladders exceeding 20 feet, employees w ere exposed to fall hazards. This may be a system-wide occurrence that would req uire the evaluation of all fixed ladders throughout the facility. b) The employe r does not provide landing platforms on fixed ladders that are used to ascend to heights exceeding 20 feet (except on chimneys). Landing platforms were not prov ided for each 30 feet of height or fraction thereof for a fixed ladder located on T-206. As me asured onsite, the T-206 fixed ladder was estimated to reach heights greater tha n 50 feet without an offset landing platform. Although the fixed ladder on T-206 was equipped with a "hinged rest platform", per OSHA letter of interpretation, dated 2/25/1983, it states 29 CFR 1910.27 (d)(2) does not allow the use of hinge d rest platforms in lieu of landing platforms. By not providing landing platform s on fixed ladders exceeding 20 feet, employees were exposed to fall hazards. Th is may be a system-wide occurrence that would require the evaluation of all fixe d ladders throughout the facility. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) c alendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentatio n showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including the steps that i t is taking to ensure that employees are protected from unsafe fixed ladders.