Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 945480.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $2,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,200.00
Issuance Date: 12/06/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/30/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/30/2013 | $1,200.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/06/2013 | $2,000.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): A portable ladder was used for access to an upper level landing surface and the ladder's length did not allow the ladder side rails to extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed, the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and/or a grasping device was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. a) North side wall of building # 400 at 945 Crestmark Blvd, Lithia Springs, GA- The employer was using an extension ladder to access the roof of a building that was not extended three (3) feet above the landing exposing the employees to fall hazards.