Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(19): Where the total length of a climb equals or exceeds 24 feet (7.3 m), fixed ladders shall be equipped with one of the following: ladder safety devices; or self-retracting lifelines, and rest platforms at intervals not to exceed 150 feet (45.7 m); or a cage or well, and multiple ladder sections, each ladder section not to exceed 50 feet (15.2 m) in length. Ladder sections shall be offset from adjacent sections, and landing platforms shall be provided at maximum intervals of 50 feet (15.2 m): a)Heartland Tank Inc. at 21242 461st Avenue, Volga, SD 57071: On or about and at times prior to September 7, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the ladder system was equipped with ladder safety devices; or self-retracting lifelines, and rest platforms at intervals not to exceed 150 feet (45.7 m); or a cage or well, and multiple ladder sections, each ladder section not to exceed 50 feet (15.2 m) in length prior to employees accessing the Harvestore silo. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards.