Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100023 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1319033.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/22/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $12,195.00
Current Penalty: $12,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/25/2018
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/22/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/22/2018 | $12,000.00 | 10/22/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/25/2018 | $12,195.00 | 10/22/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.23(b)(1): Ladder rungs, steps, and cleats were not parallel, level, and uniformly spaced when the ladder is in position for use: On or about May 14, 2018, employees were exposed to fall hazards when using the ladders on the load end of the F&K printing press: a. Rung spacing on the right ladder was 7 3/4, 9, 9 7/8, 8 1/2, 9 1/8, 9 1/2, 9 1/4, 7 7/8 b. Rung spacing on the left ladder was approximately the same On or about May 14, 2018, employees were exposed to fall hazards when using the ladder at the middle of the F&K printing press: c. Ladder rungs were bent/damaged causing them to be non-parallel to the other rungs. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).