Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B16 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1309821.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/19/2018 7
Initial Penalty: $3,658.00
Current Penalty: $3,658.00
Issuance Date: 07/13/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/08/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/13/2018 | $3,658.00 | 07/19/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16): Portable ladders with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, were not either immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and were not withdrawn from service until repaired: a- 370 & 372 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood NJ: Company worksite workers were exposed to fall hazards, in excess of 6 feet to the ground surface below, when using portable aluminum extension ladders that contained visibly bent rungs, missing feet, rungs replaced with pipes, etc. throughout the worksite. Condition observed on or about 04/18/18. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.