Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1395045.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/12/2019 7
Initial Penalty: $3,751.00
Current Penalty: $3,751.00
Issuance Date: 07/08/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/13/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/08/2019 | $3,751.00 | 07/12/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where (a) portable ladder(s) was/were used for access to an upper level landing surface and the ladders length did not allow the ladder side rails to extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed, the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and/or a grasping device was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder: a) On or about April 22, 2019, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 10 feet where a portable extension ladder did not extend above the landing surface of a garage roof. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).