Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100023 B09 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1319033.015
Citation: 01001C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/22/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/25/2018
Nr Instances: 1
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 | $0.00 | 10/22/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/25/2018 | $0.00 | 10/22/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.23(b)(9): Ladders were not inspected before the initial use in each work shift, or more frequently as necessary, to identify any visible defects that could cause injury: On or about May 14, 2018, employees were exposed to fall hazards when the ladders on the F&K printing press were to be inspected on a weekly basis during press PM. The ladders on the press had deficiencies such as, but not limited to, the following: variations in riser height, riser height less than required minimum of 10 inches, bent/damaged rungs, no grab bars/extended ladder side rails to transition to platforms/catwalks and the grab bar diameter was not the same or greater than the ladder rails. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).