Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 758441.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/07/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 01/09/2013
Final Order: 04/08/2013
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/08/2013 | $5,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/11/2013 | $5,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/07/2012 | $5,000.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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) work site at 1 Ionic Ave., Parsippany, NJ Employees climbed a 20ft portable extension ladder to access residential roof that did not extend at least 3ft above landing. Violation occurred on or about 11/19/2012.