Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:

29 CFR 1915.72(a)(3): Portable ladders shall be lashed, blocked or otherwise secured to prevent their being displaced. The side rails of ladders used for access to any level shall extend not less than 36 inches above that level. When this is not practical, grab rails which will provide a secure grip for an employee moving to or from the point of access shall be installed. On or about September 5, 2024, at location 605 N Third Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin: The employer did not ensure employees using a Titan 6-foot fiberglass A-frame step ladder in a leaning position, in the new hull construction area (known as the Thruster area of Module B28802) was secured to prevent movement, exposing employees to fall hazards of over 10 feet.