Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B16 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1527579.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/23/2021 7
Initial Penalty: $1,931.00
Current Penalty: $1,931.00
Issuance Date: 09/17/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/14/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/17/2021 | $1,931.00 | 09/23/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16): Portable ladders with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, were not either immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and were not withdrawn from service until repaired. a. On or about April 27, 2021, at the above addressed jobsite, the bottom half of a portable extension ladder used to gain elevation to install ceiling joists above the garage was missing a rung and was not tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language and was not removed from service, thereby exposing an employee to fall hazards.