Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 904151.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/13/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,200.00
Issuance Date: 05/15/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/23/2013
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/23/2013 | $1,200.00 | 06/13/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/15/2013 | $2,800.00 | 06/11/2013 | Serious |
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 (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access: On or about May 03, 2013 the employer did not ensure ladders used by employees were extended at least 3 feet above the landing surface. Employees accessing the upper surfaces of a roof to perform roofing activities were exposed to an unprotected fall to the ground below.