Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 002 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: (a) Location - 18 Perley Street, Lynn, MA: On or about 4/10/17, employees were exposed to a fall hazard from a ladder that was not extended three feet above the landing surface. This violation was most recently observed on 4/10/17 at a jobsite located at 18 Perley Street Lynn, MA where employees were exposed to fall hazards greater than 22 feet. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that ladders are extended three feet above the landing surfaces. Luis Quindi dba Speedy Gonzales Construction was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1926.1053 (b) (1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1078346, citation number 01, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/30/15, with respect to a workplace located at 4 Weetamo Way, Westford, MA 01850