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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1213379.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $5,976.00
Current Penalty: $3,884.00
Issuance Date: 03/02/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date: 03/21/2017
Final Order: 04/30/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/30/2018 | $3,884.00 | Repeat | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/22/2017 | $5,976.00 | Repeat | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/02/2017 | $5,976.00 | Repeat |
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: a) 850 N. Maxwell St. Allentown, PA, Roof: On or about September 2, 2016, employees used an aluminum extension ladder to access a residential dwelling, but the rungs did not extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface, exposing employees to a fall hazard of no less than 15 feet. A-1 Lehigh Valley Roofing Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 936345, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/17/13, with respect to a workplace located at 4140 Lehigh Street, Whitehall, PA. 18052.