Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1693061.015
Citation: 03001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $10,141.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 02/16/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/05/2024
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/05/2024 | $4,500.00 | Repeat | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/16/2024 | $10,141.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 001 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. Location - 61 Dunstar Road, Bedford, MA. On or about August 23, 2023, eight employees were not protected from falling while using a ladder that did not extend at least three feet above upper landing. The E & G Builders LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1583019, citation number 1, item number 4, and was affirmed as a final order on August 17, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at with respect to a workplace located at 21-25 Hancock Street, Newburyport, MA