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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1339301.015
Citation: 02003
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $56,908.00
Current Penalty: $56,908.00
Issuance Date: 09/17/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 09/27/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/17/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/17/2018 | $56,908.00 | 09/27/2018 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access: a) 340 East Moyer Road, Pottstown, PA, Worksite, Roof - The employer does not ensure that portable extension ladders are being used properly. A specific instance of this continuing violation was most recently observed on or about August 16, 2018, when employees were performing residential roofing activities were using an extension ladder that was not extended at least three feet above the upper landing surface. Alternatively, the ladder was not secure, nor had grasping devices available for the employees use. The employer's ongoing obligation is to ensure that portable ladders are set for the proper working length.