Text For Citation: 01 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: The employer is failing to protect employees from fall hazards. On or about 8/17/2021, at 322 North A Street, Farmington, MO 63460, the employer did not ensure that each employee using a Werner Fiberglass Extension Ladder, MODEL: D6132-2, Electro-Master, Type 1A, 300lb capacity, and an Aluminum Extension Ladder (no marking) was installed properly to prevent a fall hazard. The ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed.