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29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed: The employer does not protect each employee from fall hazards while ascending and descending potable extension ladders in that, the side rails of the ladder do not extend at least 3 feet above the landing surface. This most recently occurred on June 17, 2024, during the installation of roofing material at a job site located at 319 Elmwood Ave., Bay Village, OH; the employer did not ensure that portable extension ladders used on site extended at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface. Velazquez Construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1926.1053 (b)(1) Ladders, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1712556, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on February 24, 2024, with respect to a workplace located at 1431 Schneider ST NE, North Canton, OH 44720. Velazquez Construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1926.1053 (b)(1) Ladders, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1567781, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on January 19, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 3014 Copley Road, Copley, OH 44321.