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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1437929.015
Citation: 02003
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $63,611.00
Current Penalty: $63,611.00
Issuance Date: 01/27/2020
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/24/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/27/2020 | $63,611.00 | 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) 458 Center Street, Bethlehem, PA, Worksite - on or about October 11, 2019, employees were utilizing a Werner D1332-2 aluminum extension ladder to access the roof of a structure, approximately 23.5 feet above grade, that was not extended at least three feet above the upper landing surface. b) 458 Center Street, Bethlehem, PA, Worksite - on or about October 11, 2019, employees were utilizing two Werner D1320-2 aluminum extension ladders to access the various roof working areas of a structure, approximately 12 to 23.5 feet above grade, that were not extended at least three feet above the upper landing surface.