Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1282622.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/22/2018
Initial Penalty: $6,467.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/16/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date: 04/06/2018
Final Order: 04/17/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/17/2019 | $0.00 | 03/22/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/10/2018 | $6,467.00 | 03/22/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/16/2018 | $6,467.00 | 03/22/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where (a) portable ladder(s) was/were 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 December 5, 2017, A sprinkler technician used a 12 foot step ladder to cross over to air conditioning ductwork while installing fire sprinkler systems, exposing him to a fall hazard.
Translate