Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1051(a): Stairway(s) or ladder(s) are not provided at all personnel points of access where there is a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, or no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist is provided: a) The Mews at Liberty Crossing, Unit B37 - The employer does not ensure that stairways or ladders are provided at all personnel points of access where there is a break in elevation of 19 inches or more and no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist is provided. A specific instance of this continuing violation was most recently observed on or about December 15, 2014when an employee climbed down through an incomplete framed structure from the top of the trusswork to grade without using a ladder, stairs, or other gradual means of egress. The employer's ongoing obligation is to provide employees with stairways or ladders at personnel points of access when there is a break in elevation of 19 inches or more and no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist is provided. b) The Mews at Liberty Crossing, Unit B37 - The employer does not ensure that stairways or ladders are provided at all personnel points of access where there is a break in elevation of 19 inches or more and no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist is provided. A specific instance of this continuing violation was most recently observed on or about December 15, 2014 when two employees were climbing over firewalls and trusswork to access an extension ladder that was located approximately three feet below the working surface. The employer's ongoing abatement obligation is to provide employees with stairways or ladders at personnel points of access when there is a break in elevation of 19 inches or more and no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist is provided.