Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B04 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 997614.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 1
Initial Penalty: $1,517.00
Current Penalty: $750.00
Issuance Date: 10/02/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/15/2014
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/15/2014 | $750.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/02/2014 | $1,517.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed: a) On or about 10/1/14, at the brick column outside and in front of the Locker Room building at the DYouville Athletic Field Complex Construction Site , 602 Fourth St., Buffalo, NY: There was a 32 in. deep excavation around the base of the column. An employee placed an unopened 6 ft. stepladder on the ground outside the excavation, and leaned it against the brick column. The employee then got on the third rung of the ladder and was cleaning the brickwork with a brush and detergent solution, and used a hose to rinse after cleaning. The stepladder was not designed to be used in the unopened position. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
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