Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1237153.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $6,338.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/11/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/06/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/06/2017 | $3,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/11/2017 | $6,338.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where a portable ladder was used for access to an upper level landing surface and the ladder's length did not allow the ladder side rails to extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed, the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and/or a grasping device was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. On or about June 3, 2017 at the worksite where employees were exposed to fall hazards when accessing the upper landing surface of an excavation with a portable ladder that was not secured at the top or provided a grasping device.
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