OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1926.955 9 times since 2015, against 9 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $38,015 at their current amounts.
Citations per year
The parts of the rule cited most
1926.955(c) · 7 citations
(c) Conductive ladders. Portable metal ladders and other portable conductive ladders may not be used near exposed energized lines or equipment. However, in specialized high-voltage work, conductive ladders shall be used when the employer demonstrates that nonconductive ladders would present a greater hazard to employees than conductive ladders.
1926.955(a)(6)(i) · 1 citations
(a) General. Requirements for portable ladders contained in subpart X of this part apply in addition to the requirements of this section, except as specifically noted in paragraph (b) of this section.
1926.955(c)(5) · 1 citations
(c) Conductive ladders. Portable metal ladders and other portable conductive ladders may not be used near exposed energized lines or equipment. However, in specialized high-voltage work, conductive ladders shall be used when the employer demonstrates that nonconductive ladders would present a greater hazard to employees than conductive ladders.
Industries cited most
- Construction 6
- Utilities 2
- Wholesale Trade 1
Recently cited employers
- Retex Roofing LLC Richmond, VA · Nov 21, 2025
- Hernandez Vega Siding LLC Richmond, VA · Nov 21, 2025