Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 921782.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $2,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/08/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0216000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/10/2013
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/08/2013 | $2,000.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support: On or about 7/18/2013, 1st Floor a) The employees used a 10' extension ladder that was not secured and did not extend3 ft above the landing. They were exposed to a fall hazard.