Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B16 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1265460.015
Citation: 01006D
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/01/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/07/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/20/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/20/2018 | $0.00 | 03/07/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/01/2018 | $0.00 | 03/07/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006D Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16): Portable ladders with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, shall either be immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or be tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and shall be withdrawn from service until repaired. Location: Mass Avenue & Locust Street, Lexington, MA: On or about 9/11/2017, the damaged eight-foot fly section of an aluminum extension ladder used by to access/egress the trench was not removed from service.