Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 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 rigid 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 August 31, 2016, the employer did not ensure employees safely used the ladder to gain access to the residential roof. The ladder was not secured at the top and did not extend three feet above the landing surface. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet"). Big Valle Roofing 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 1148925, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on June 24, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 9706 Silver Stirrup, Colorado Springs, Co 80910. Big Valle Roofing 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 946456, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on December 10, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 548 Fox Run Circle, Colorado Springs, Co 80921.