OSHA Inspection: US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS - HUNTINGTON DISTRICT

Issued

2018-01-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.119(f)(7): Ladders shall extend at least 36 inches (0.91 m) above the upper support level if employees are to leave or mount the ladder at that level, except that where such extension is impractical other equivalent means such as grab bars may be used to provide a hand grip.  a. On or about 10/27/2017, outside the Power Station Building, an aluminum ladder section was in place to be used as a fire escape for employees working on the second floor of the building.  The ladder only extended approximately four inches above the second floor balcony that employees were intended to mount the ladder from.

Issued

2018-01-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.119(f)(9): Ladders shall be fitted with slip-resistant bases and secured at top or bottom to prevent the ladder from slipping.  a. On or about 10/27/2017, outside the Power Station Building, an aluminum ladder section was not equipped with anti-slip feet or a slip-resistant base.