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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100023 D04 Ladders.

Inspection Nr: 1252124.015

Citation: 01002

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Date: 10/16/2017 2

Initial Penalty: $12,675.00

Current Penalty: $7,605.00

Issuance Date: 09/19/2017

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 3

Related Event Code (REC): C

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0627510

Contest Date:

Final Order: 10/13/2017

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	10/13/2017	$7,605.00	10/16/2017	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	09/19/2017	$12,675.00	10/16/2017	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(4): (4) The side rails of through or side-step ladders extend 42 inches (1.1 m) above the top of the access level or landing platform served by the ladder. Employees of Helena Chemical Company working in the attic of the dry barn were exposed to fall hazards because the wooden ladder did not extend 42 inches above the top of the access level.

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