Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100068 B12 Manlifts.
Inspection Nr: 1227232.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,873.00
Current Penalty: $6,549.17
Issuance Date: 08/17/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 10/13/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/13/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/13/2017 | $6,549.17 | 10/13/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/17/2017 | $8,873.00 | 09/13/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.68(b)(12): Emergency exit ladder. A fixed metal ladder accessible from the "up" and "down" run of the manlift was not provided for the entire travel of the manlift. a) On or about 4/24/2017 and at times prior thereto the employer did not ensure that an emergency ladder was provided for the A-side manlift located in the grain cleaning room exposing employees stuck on the manlift due to power and/or equipment failure to a fall hazard of up to approximately 49 feet down to the concrete floor below. b) On or about 4/24/2017 and at times prior thereto the employer did not ensure that an emergency ladder was provided for the B-side manlift located in the basement below the B-side silos exposing employees stuck on the manlift due to power and/or equipment failure to a fall hazard down to the concrete floor below.