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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.

Inspection Nr: 1027972.015

Citation: 01001

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Date: 3

Initial Penalty: $4,620.00

Current Penalty: $4,620.00

Issuance Date: 06/26/2015

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 6

Related Event Code (REC):

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0419700

Contest Date:

Final Order: 07/21/2015

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	Z: Issued	06/26/2015	$4,620.00		Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to upper landing surfaces, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladders were used to gain access: a. On or about February 3, 2015, at the open stairwell, the aluminum extension ladder used by employees to access the second-floor did not extend 36 inches above the upper landing surface, exposing employees to a 10 feet fall hazard.

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