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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 A16 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 768903.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $1,600.00
Current Penalty: $500.00
Issuance Date: 06/04/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 06/21/2013
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/17/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/17/2013 | $500.00 | 06/21/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/04/2013 | $1,600.00 | 06/21/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(16): The normal step across distance for through fixed ladders at their point of access/egress exceeded 12 inches (30 cm) and a landing platform was not provided with a step across distance of not less than 7 inches (18 cm) nor more than 12 inches (30 cm) as measured from the centerline of the steps or rungs to the nearest edge of the landing: a) Water Tower, Exterior Entry Ladder -- On or about December 5, 2012, employees were using an extension ladder to access the a water tower's exterior mounted ladder cage that did not have a landing platform. This required the workers to step across more than 12 inches to reach the access point of a fixed ladder located no less than eight feet above grade, without any means of fall protection.