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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1135804.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,138.00
Current Penalty: $1,710.00
Issuance Date: 09/13/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 09/19/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316100
Contest Date: 09/27/2016
Final Order: 01/30/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/30/2017 | $1,710.00 | 09/19/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/06/2016 | $2,138.00 | 09/19/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/13/2016 | $2,138.00 | 09/19/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where (a) portable ladder(s) was/were 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) Crawl Space, Trench - On or about March 26, 2016, workers were exposed to a fourteen foot fall from an aluminum ladder used to provide egress from a trench which did not extend above the ladder landing nor was it secured or provided with a grabrail. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).