Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B16 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1786303.015
Citation: 01011
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $12,744.00
Current Penalty: $12,744.00
Issuance Date: 04/30/2025
Nr Instances: 1
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: 011 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, were not either immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and were not withdrawn from service until repaired: On or about November 4, 2024, and at times prior thereto, extension ladders utilized by employees who performed utility work had broken locking mechanisms.