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Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1182278.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 03/22/2017 7
Initial Penalty: $55,770.00
Current Penalty: $55,770.00
Issuance Date: 03/16/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 04/10/2017
Final Order: 07/10/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/11/2017 | $55,770.00 | 03/22/2017 | Willful | |
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/10/2017 | $55,770.00 | 03/22/2017 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/16/2017 | $55,770.00 | 03/22/2017 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed: Location: 45 Highland Ave Lowell MA On or about October 5, 2016, an employee exposed to a fall hazard from a ladder that was not extended three feet above the landing surface. This violation was most recently observed on October 5, 2016 at a jobsite located at 45 Highland Ave, Lowell, MA 01851 where employees were exposed to fall hazards greater than 22 feet. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that ladders are extended three feet above the landing surfaces.