Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B05 I Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 898834.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 1
Initial Penalty: $2,975.00
Current Penalty: $2,677.50
Issuance Date: 09/09/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date: 10/18/2013
Final Order: 06/23/2014
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 06/23/2014 | $2,677.50 | Other | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/22/2013 | $2,975.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/09/2013 | $2,975.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(5)(i): Non-self-supporting ladder(s) were not used at an angle such that the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder was approximately one-quarter of the working length of the ladder a. On or about 03/28/2013, at the job site - the extension ladder used to enter and exit the tank was placed at an angle where the foot was at or about 11 feet away from the top support which was about 20 feet high, requiring the ladder foot to be about 5 feet from the base, exposing the employees to a 16 feet 2 inches fall hazard.
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