Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B04 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1664521.015
Citation: 01011
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,572.00
Current Penalty: $181.82
Issuance Date: 08/02/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/28/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date: 08/14/2023
Final Order: 05/08/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/08/2024 | $181.82 | 08/28/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/15/2023 | $3,572.00 | 08/28/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/02/2023 | $3,572.00 | 08/28/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladders were not used for the purpose for which they were designed. On or about April 19, 2023, two employees were using portable, free-standing ladders in a manner in which they were not designed for use, exposing employees to fall hazards. a) An employee was using a portable, free-standing ladder folded up and leaning against a post to gain height to an upper landing surface. b) An employee was using two portable, free-standing ladders to support a scaffold platform.