Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1304042.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $6,467.00
Current Penalty: $4,203.55
Issuance Date: 05/08/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/19/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/19/2018 | $4,203.55 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/08/2018 | $6,467.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Because of the portable ladder's length, the ladder side rails did not extend to at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access: a) Entire fourth floor, on or about 3-23-18 and 3-27-18: Employees were using step ladders to access roof trusses that were not 3 feet above the landing surface, in that the top of the ladders were 44 inches below the landing surface, exposing the employees to a fall hazard of 8 feet up to 11 feet 8 inches.