Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 945118.015
Citation: 01005B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/27/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/15/2014
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/15/2014 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/27/2013 | $0.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005B Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access: a) Van Buren Street, on or about 10-30-13: One employee was stepping to and from a ladder to the top of trench box using a fiberglass portable extension ladder that was not extended 3 feet above the landing surface, exposing the employees to a fall hazard of 17 feet.