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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19261053 B04 Ladders.

Inspection Nr: 1169697.015

Citation: 01005

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection

Initial Penalty: $8,731.00

Current Penalty: $8,731.00

Issuance Date: 09/19/2016

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 1

Abatement Date:

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0419700

Contest Date:

Final Order: 11/16/2016

Related Event Code (REC): I

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	Z: Issued	09/19/2016	$8,731.00		Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed: a) On or about August 9, 2016 employees working on the roof trusses were exposed to falls in excess of 9 feet to the surface below because they were using an 8 foot portable A frame ladder in the closed position leaning against the exterior wall of the structure to gain access to the truss systems.

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