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) 530 Pine Street, Lykens, PA, Ridgeline Roof, - Employees were performing residential roofing operations on a two story residential roof, the portable ladder did not extend 3 feet above the upper landing, on or about December 14, 2023. (b) 530 Pine Street, Lykens, PA, Porch Roof, - Employees were performing residential roofing operations on a two story residential roof, the portable ladder did not extend 3 feet above the upper landing, on or about December 14, 2023. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.