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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100023 B10 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1367898.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/19/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $9,282.00
Current Penalty: $5,900.00
Issuance Date: 06/18/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/09/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/09/2019 | $5,900.00 | 06/19/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/18/2019 | $9,282.00 | 06/19/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): Any ladder with structural or other defects was not immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with �1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with �1910.22(d), or replaced: a) On or about December 20 and 21, 2018, employees using a six foot Werner stepladder with structural defects were exposed to fall and burn hazards. Employees were using the step ladder during the cleaning process of the line 2 quench tank to access/egress the top of the tank and to place a pump in the tank for the removal of molten salt, which had a temperature of approximately 600 degrees Fahrenheit. The stepladder had damaged parts including a broken right main rail, a heat damaged left main rail, a repaired left support rail, a repaired mid-cross brace between the support rails and a repaired top cap that connected both main rails and both support rails. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).