Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:

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. Jobsite: a) On or about November 2, 2022, the side rails on the extension ladder set up to access the left side porch roof did not extend at least 3 feet above the landing surface, exposing employees to a fall of approximately 10 feet. b) On or about November 2, 2022, the side rails on the extension ladder set up to access right side porch roof did not extend at least 3 feet above the landing surface, exposing employees to a fall of approximately 10 feet. c) On or about November 2, 2022, the extension ladder set up on the back gable end for access to the house roof was not extended at least 3 feet above the landing surface, exposing employees to a fall of approximately 12 feet to a lower porch roof and 25 feet to the ground.