OSHA Inspection: JUAN LOPEZ

Issued

2014-11-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to upper landing surfaces, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladders were used to gain access:   (a) On or about October 8, 2014, the employer Juan Lopez, did not ensure that portable ladders, used to access upper landing surfaces, extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface to which the ladders were used to gain access. Workers were observed using a ladder to access the roof of a residential building. Ladder did not extend at least 3 ft above the landing platform and was not tied to the roof edge.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").