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CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where (a) 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 rigged support that will not deflect, and/or a grasping device was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder: a) On or about May 3, 2016, an extension ladder used by employees to gain access to the working surface did not have its side rails extended at least 3 feet above the surface. Lindholm Roofing, 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 712298, citation 2, item 1, and was affirmed final order on December 19, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 17717 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477. Lindholm Roofing, 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 190481, citation 1, item 1, and was affirmed final order on March 15, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 1100 Fair Oaks Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).