OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1917.118 14 times since 2015, against 13 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $61,995 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1917.118(c)(1) · 4 citations
(c) Defects. (1) Ladders with broken, split or missing rungs, steps or rails, broken welds or connections, corrosion or wastage or other defect which may affect safe use shall be removed from service.
1917.118(e)(1) · 4 citations
(e) Protection against falls. (1) Fixed ladders more than 20 feet (6.1 m) in height shall be provided with a cage, well, or ladder safety device.
1917.118(d)(6) · 3 citations
(6) The side rails of ladders shall extend at least 36 inches (0.91 m) above the top landing surface, unless grab bars or equivalent holds are provided.
1917.118(e)(2)(ii) · 1 citations
(ii) Each section shall be horizontally offset from adjacent sections, except as specified in paragraph (e)(2)(iv) of this section, and
1917.118(e)(4)(i) · 1 citations
(i) Be installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, which shall be available for inspection;
1917.118(f)(2) · 1 citations
(2) Form a continuous ladder, uniformly spaced vertically from 12 inches to 16 inches (30.5 to 40.6 cm) apart, with a minimum width of 10 inches (25.4 cm) and projecting at least 4 1/2 inches (11.43 cm) from the wall;