Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support. On or about February 13, 2024, at the above addressed jobsite, an extension ladder used to access the roof did not extend at least 3' feet above the upper landing, exposing employees to a 10.6 foot fall. Tomasz Bobak Dba Tomasz Construction, 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 1670766, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on September 27, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 465 Nebraska St. Frankfort, IL 60423. Tomasz Bobak Dba Tomasz Construction, 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 1483421, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on August 26, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 18917 Meadowview Dr. Mokena, IL 60448. Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).