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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 973813.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Not Completed - AD Discretion
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $35,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/28/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 03/23/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112000
Contest Date: 09/26/2014
Final Order: 04/27/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/27/2015 | $35,000.00 | 03/23/2015 | Willful | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/29/2014 | $70,000.00 | 10/16/2014 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/28/2014 | $70,000.00 | 10/16/2014 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): The employer does not protect employees who use portable ladders for access to an upper landing surface by ensuring that the ladder side rails extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access: WORKSITE: This violation was most recently observed on 4/18/2014 at a worksite at 39 East Street, New Britain, CT where the side rails of a 20 Werner fiberglass extension ladder was used for access to a 6 in 12 pitch roof, approximately 10 feet above the ground, were not extended at least three (3) feet above the roof. Gleason Roofing Company was previously cited for this practice, as described below. Gleason Roofing Company 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 (316008267), citation number 1, item number 2a, affirmed as a final order on 4/11/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 17 Finger Lane, West Hartford, CT. Gleason Roofing Company 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 (310185095), citation number 2, item number 2, affirmed as a final order on 7/06/2007, with respect to a workplace located at 11 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT. Gleason Roofing Company 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 (306416058), citation number 1, item number 3, affirmed as a final order on 8/03/2004, with respect to a workplace located at 151 Prospect Hill Road, Windsor, CT. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all ladders used to gain access to upper levels be placed in such a manner that their side rails extend at least 3 feet above the landing surface. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), the employer must provide documentation that this violation has been abated with 10 calendar days the employer receives the citation.