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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B16 Ladders.
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Inspection Nr: 1495377.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $4,048.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/01/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/20/2021
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/20/2021 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/01/2020 | $4,048.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 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in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and were not withdrawn from service until repaired.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) Location - Abbott Mills, Westford, MA: On or about 10/1/2020, an employee was allowed to use a defective portable ladder to seal pipe chases.