Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where 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. On or about May 20, 2025, at 6206 Archwood Ave, Independence, OH 44131, the employer failed to ensure employees were protected against a fall of approximately 10 feet while utilizing a portable ladder to gain access to the upper landing surface in that the ladder was only set up at the first rung while climbing onto the roof. J.D. Roofing and Exteriors INC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.1053(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1672958, citation number 02, item number 02 and was affirmed as final order on 9/14/23 with respect to a workplace located at 13053 Cherokee TR, Middleburg Heights Ohio 44130. J.D. Roofing and Exteriors INC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.1053(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1506459, citation number 03, item number 01 and was affirmed as a final order on 01/28/2021, with respect to a workplace located at 941 East Meadow Lane Blvd, Seven Hills Ohio 44131.