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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B04 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1786303.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $12,744.00
Current Penalty: $12,744.00
Issuance Date: 04/30/2025
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 05/29/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date: 05/19/2025
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 06/27/2025 | $12,744.00 | 05/29/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/30/2025 | $12,744.00 | 05/29/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed: On or about November 4, 2024, and at times prior thereto and thereafter, ladders used by employees to perform utility work inside of trenches were not utilized how they were designed in the following instances a - c. a) On or about October 24, 2024, two (2) extension ladders were lashed together and used to access a trench by employees performing boring work; b) On or about November 1, 2024, an A-frame ladder was leaned against the trench face and used to access a trench by employees performing utility work; and c) On or about March 5, 2025, a two (2) piece extension ladder was separated, and the top extension section was used to access a trench by employees performing utility work.