OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1917.119 10 times since 2015, against 9 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $28,691 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1917.119(e)(1) · 4 citations
(e) Maintenance and inspection. (1) The employer shall maintain portable ladders in safe condition. Ladders with the following defects shall not be used and either shall be tagged as unusable if kept on the premises or shall be removed from the worksite:
1917.119(f)(7) · 3 citations
(7) Ladders shall extend at least 36 inches (0.91 m) above the upper support level if employees are to leave or mount the ladder at that level, except that where such extension is impractical other equivalent means such as grab bars may be used to provide a hand grip.
1917.119(f)(9) · 2 citations
(9) Ladders shall be fitted with slip-resistant bases and secured at top or bottom to prevent the ladder from slipping.
1917.119(e)(2) · 1 citations
(2) Ladders shall be inspected for defects prior to each day's use, and after any occurrence, such as a fall, which could damage the ladder.