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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1166268.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $1,604.00
Current Penalty: $1,015.00
Issuance Date: 11/18/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 11/29/2016
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0216000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/07/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/07/2016 | $1,015.00 | 11/29/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/18/2016 | $1,604.00 | 11/29/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder: location: east side of site on or about: 6/17/16 a) Employees were using an 8 ft. ladder to access a trench excavation. The ladder only extended above the ground surface approximately 1 foot.