Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1410531.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $58,343.00
Current Penalty: $30,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/25/2019
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 14
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date: 11/06/2019
Final Order: 07/28/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 07/28/2021 | $30,000.00 | Willful | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/06/2019 | $58,343.00 | Willful | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/25/2019 | $58,343.00 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed: a) At the jobsite, accessing the porch roof, on or about 6/24/19: Employees were using four separate ladders to access a 2:12 pitch porch roof with ladders that did not extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing, which was 14 feet from ground. b) At the jobsite, accessing the main roof, on or about 6/24/19: Employees were installing using two separate ladders to access a 9:12 pitch roof with ladders that did not extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing which was 10 feet from the lower level (porch roof).