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Ladder Violations

Ladder-related citations under 1926.1053 are a recurring presence on OSHA’s most-cited list, often tied to improper setup, damaged equipment, or missing extension beyond a landing surface. The state pages below break down recent enforcement activity and typical penalty ranges.

Kansas Ladder Violations: What 9 Citations Reveal

September 28, 2026August 3, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor climbing an extension ladder on a job site in Kansas

Kansas issued 9 ladder citations in a year, averaging $3,322, mostly against roofers in Wichita. Here’s what the numbers mean and what to do next.

Categories Ladder Violations Tags 1926.1053, construction compliance, Kansas, Kansas OSHA, Ladder Violations, OSHA citations, roofing safety

Indiana Ladder Violations: What 9 Citations Reveal

September 28, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor climbing an extension ladder on a construction site in Indiana

Indiana logged 9 OSHA ladder citations in 12 months, averaging $1,612. See real penalty amounts, top industries, and your next move.

Categories Ladder Violations Tags 1926.1053, construction compliance, Indiana, Indiana OSHA citations, OSHA ladder violations, OSHA penalties, roofing contractor safety

Illinois Ladder Citations: 79 Cases, $2,860 Average

September 28, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor on an extension ladder during an OSHA ladder violation inspection in Illinois

Illinois logged 79 ladder violations under 1926.1053 in a year, averaging $2,860. See the industries, penalties, and named citations here.

Categories Ladder Violations Tags 1926.1053, Construction safety Illinois, Illinois, Illinois OSHA citations, OSHA ladder violations, OSHA penalty appeal, roofing safety compliance

Hawaii OSHA Ladder Citations: What 9 Cases Show

September 28, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Ladder setup on a residential construction site in Hawaii cited under OSHA standard 1926.1053

Hawaii logged 9 ladder citations this year, averaging $2,568 each. See the standard, the industries hit hardest, and what to do if you’re cited.

Categories Ladder Violations Tags 1926.1053, construction safety, Hawaii, Hawaii OSHA, Ladder Violations, OSHA citations, residential construction

Colorado OSHA Ladder Violations: Costs & Next Steps

September 28, 2026August 17, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor using an extension ladder on a job site in Colorado, illustrating OSHA ladder violation risks

Colorado logged 8 ladder violation citations in the past year, all Serious, averaging $2,597. See who got cited and what to do next.

Categories Ladder Violations Tags 1926.1053, Colorado, Colorado OSHA citations, construction safety compliance, OSHA ladder violations, OSHA penalties, roofing contractors

Wisconsin Ladder Citations: Roofers Feel the Weight

September 21, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing crew on an extension ladder at a Wisconsin construction site during an OSHA ladder safety inspection

Wisconsin cited 22 ladder violations in a year, most against roofers. See penalty data, real cases, and what to do within 15 days of a citation.

Categories Ladder Violations Tags 1926.1053, construction compliance, OSHA ladder violations, OSHA penalties, roofing contractor safety, Wisconsin, Wisconsin OSHA citations

Texas Ladder Violations: OSHA Citation Data & Defense

September 21, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor on an extension ladder at a Texas construction site during an OSHA ladder safety inspection

Texas saw 44 OSHA ladder citations this year, averaging $3,725. See the real cases, top industries hit, and what to do within 15 days of a citation.

Categories Ladder Violations Tags 1926.1053, construction safety, Ladder Violations, OSHA citations, roofing contractors, Texas, Texas OSHA

Oregon Ladder Citations: Few in Number, Costly in Repeats

September 21, 2026July 27, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor crew working on a ladder at an Oregon construction site

Oregon logged 39 ladder citations in a year, averaging $3,457—but repeat violations in Aloha, Milwaukie, and Beaverton hit far higher. Here’s what to know.

Categories Ladder Violations Tags 1926.1053, Oregon, Oregon construction safety, OSHA citation defense, OSHA ladder violations, roofing contractors, workplace safety compliance

Oklahoma OSHA Ladder Citations: What They Cost in 2026

September 21, 2026August 17, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor climbing an extension ladder on a job site in Oklahoma, illustrating an OSHA ladder violation citation

Oklahoma issued 10 ladder violations in the past year, mostly against roofers. See the real penalties and what to do within 15 working days.

Categories Ladder Violations Tags 1926.1053, Oklahoma, Oklahoma OSHA citations, OSHA ladder violations, OSHA penalty defense, roofing safety compliance

New York Ladder Citations: 49 Cases, Roofers Hit Hard

September 21, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor on an extension ladder at a construction site in New York, illustrating an OSHA ladder violation citation

49 ladder violations hit New York employers in 12 months, averaging $3,205. See who got cited, what it cost, and how to respond in time.

Categories Ladder Violations Tags 1926.1053, construction compliance, New York, New York OSHA citations, OSHA ladder violations, OSHA penalties, roofing contractor safety
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