Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 865304.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $2,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/12/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/17/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/17/2013 | $2,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/12/2013 | $2,000.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A 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 ridged support that will not deflect, and/or a grasping device was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder: Location: 323 Cherry Hill Road, Middlefield, CT 06455 The Werner 12 foot orange fiberglass stepladder used to access and exit the second floor level did not extend at least three above the upper landing surface or second floor level and was not secured to prevent displacement.
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