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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 portable 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 August 9, 2024, during the installation of roofing material at a job site located at 7830 Chatham Ave. NW, North Canton, OH; the employer did not ensure that portable extension ladders used on site extended at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface. C.R.H. Roofing, LLC, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1) , which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1676422, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/03/2023, with respect to a workplace located at 15 Brewster Drive, Tallmadge, OH. C.R.H. Roofing, LLC, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1) , which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1601607, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 12/30/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 23567 Rebecca Ln, Columbia Station, OH. C.R.H. Roofing, LLC, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1) , which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1600229, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/29/2022, with respect to a workplace located at Lot 71 Reserve Dr, Tallmadge, OH 44278 .