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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1523158.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $30,037.00
Current Penalty: $1,802.50
Issuance Date: 07/22/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 07/28/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/01/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/01/2021 | $1,802.50 | 07/28/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/22/2021 | $30,037.00 | 07/28/2021 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access: 40 Blacksmith Rd., Wilbraham, MA: On or about April 2, 2021, employees were observed using a portable aluminum extension ladder to access the upper roof that did not extend 3 feet past the upper landing surface LCT Construction & Services, Inc. does not protect employees from ladder fall hazards while roofing. This was most recently observed at a worksite at 40 Blacksmith Rd., Wilbraham, MA. To abate this violation, the employer must properly position ladders which are used to access upper landings . The employer was cited for a repeat violation of this standard, 1926.1053 (b) 1 in OSHA inspection number 1223896 Item 2, Number 2, which was final order on 10/25/2017, with relation to a worksite at 171 Burrill St., Swampscott, MA.