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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
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Inspection Nr: 942600.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/09/2014
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/12/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date: 02/12/2014
Final Order: 09/02/2014
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/02/2014 | $0.00 | 01/09/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/25/2014 | $7,000.00 | 01/09/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/12/2013 | $7,000.00 | 01/09/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support: (a). Worksite located at 1101 Home Avenue, Waynesville, Missouri- On or about September 23, 2013, employees were exposed to fall hazards while ascending and descending a ladder in which to ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface.