Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100023 B13 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1520521.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $4,505.00
Current Penalty: $2,700.00
Issuance Date: 04/02/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date: 04/22/2021
Final Order: 07/11/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 07/11/2021 | $2,700.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/23/2021 | $4,505.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/02/2021 | $4,505.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.23(b)(13):The employer did not ensure that no employee carries any object or load that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall while climbing up or down the ladder. a) MEHL ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC., Berkley Heights, NJ- An employee in the process of climbing a ladder to install metal labels lost his balance and fell to ground level. The employer did not ensure no employee carries any objects while climbing ladders. Incident occurred on 03/11/2021.