Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100023 B08 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1517544.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 08/26/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $7,802.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/16/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date: 09/08/2021
Final Order: 11/21/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/21/2022 | $5,000.00 | 08/26/2021 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/08/2021 | $7,802.00 | 08/26/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/16/2021 | $7,802.00 | 08/26/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.23(b)(8): The employer did not ensure that ladders are used only for the purposes for which they were designed. (a) Mulch Yard - Colorbiotics Sahara X3 Coloring Machine - On or about 03/3/2021, employees were accessing the top of coloring machine with a stepladder used in the closed position to perform daily checks, maintenance, and clearing jams, exposing employees to falls of approximately 8.5 feet.