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

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):Where (a) portable ladder(s) was/were used for access to an upper level landing surface and the ladder's length did not allow the ladder side rails to extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed, the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and/or a grasping device was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. a) At 745 Arbor Estates Way, Plant City, FL: On or about April 11, 2023 the employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that, access portable ladder was not extended 3 feet above the upper landing surface and not secured. 1) One portable aluminum extension ladder next to the loading machine, south side of building. 2) A second access portable aluminum extension ladder at the middle of front side, south side of building. 3) A third portable aluminum extension ladder installed in the east side of building.