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

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access: a) On July 28, 2023, employees were using an extension ladder which did not extend 3 feet above the upper landing of the roof surface being accessed. b) On July 28, 2023, employees were using an extension ladder which did not extend 3 feet above the upper landing of the ladder jack scaffold being accessed. E.V. General Construction Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1655292, citation 1, item 3, and was affirmed final order on May 10, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 2837 Rock River CT., Summit, WI 53066. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.