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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.

Indiana Ladder Citations: 11 Cases, One Clear Pattern

August 31, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor on an extension ladder at a job site in Indiana following OSHA 1926.1053 ladder safety rules

Indiana issued 11 OSHA ladder violations in the past year, averaging $1,351. See who got cited, what it cost, and how to respond before your deadline passes.

Categories Ladder Violations Tags 1926.1053, construction safety, Indiana, Indiana OSHA, Ladder Violations, OSHA citation defense, roofing contractors

Illinois Ladder Citations: What 47 Cases Reveal

August 31, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor on a ladder at an Illinois construction site amid OSHA ladder violation citations

Illinois issued 47 ladder violations in the past year, averaging $3,750. See the industries, real cases, and your 15-day deadline to respond.

Categories Ladder Violations Tags 1926.1053, construction compliance, Illinois, Illinois OSHA citations, Ladder Violations, OSHA penalties, roofing contractor safety

Hawaii OSHA Ladder Citations: Small Numbers, Real Cost

August 31, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Portable ladder set up on a job site in Honolulu, Hawaii, illustrating an OSHA 1926.1053 ladder violation citation

Only 3 Hawaii ladder citations in 12 months, but penalties top $2,000. See the real cases, industries hit, and your 15-day contest deadline.

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

Florida Ladder Citations: 39 Cases, $2,895 Avg Fine

August 31, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing and framing crew working on a ladder at a Florida construction site during an OSHA compliance review

Florida logged 39 ladder violations under 1926.1053 in the past year, averaging $2,895. See who’s getting cited and what to do next.

Categories Ladder Violations Tags 1926.1053, construction compliance, Florida, Florida OSHA citations, OSHA ladder violations, OSHA penalty defense, roofing contractor safety

D.C. Ladder Citations: What 8 Cases Reveal

August 31, 2026August 17, 2026 by James Carter
Framing contractor climbing an extension ladder on a Washington D.C. residential job site

DC issued 8 ladder violation citations in a year, mostly to framing contractors in Washington. See the numbers, real cases, and what to do next.

Categories Ladder Violations Tags 1926.1053, District of Columbia, District of Columbia OSHA, framing contractors, OSHA citation defense, OSHA ladder violations, workplace safety compliance

Arizona Ladder Citations: Few Cases, Real Exposure

August 31, 2026August 17, 2026 by James Carter

Arizona logged 3 ladder violations under 1926.1053 in the past year, averaging $1,655. See the real citations, costs, and what to do next.

Categories Ladder Violations Tags 1926.1053, Arizona, Arizona OSHA citations, construction safety Arizona, OSHA ladder violations, OSHA penalty appeal, roofing safety compliance

Alaska Ladder Citations: Rare Cases, Real Exposure

August 31, 2026August 17, 2026 by James Carter
Construction worker on a ladder at a job site in Alaska during an OSHA safety inspection

Alaska issued just 3 OSHA ladder citations in a year, all Serious, all in Anchorage. See the companies, penalties, and what to do if you’re cited.

Categories Ladder Violations Tags 1926.1053, Alaska, Alaska OSHA citations, Anchorage construction, construction safety compliance, OSHA ladder violations, OSHA penalty reduction

Alabama Ladder Violations: What 10 Citations Reveal

August 31, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor climbing an extension ladder on a job site in Alabama

Alabama logged 10 ladder violations in a year, averaging $4,275 each. See the industries, real citations, and what a fast response can do.

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

Wisconsin OSHA Ladder Citations: 2025-26 Data & Costs

August 24, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor using an extension ladder on a residential job site in Wisconsin, illustrating OSHA ladder violation risks

Wisconsin logged 19 ladder citations this year, mostly against roofers, with Repeat violations pushing fines past $21,000. Here’s what to do.

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

Virginia Ladder Citations: 43 Cases, What They Cost

August 24, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Roofing contractor climbing an extension ladder on a Virginia jobsite during an OSHA ladder safety inspection

Virginia logged 43 OSHA ladder citations in a year, averaging $1,669. See the industries, real cases, and your 15-day window to respond.

Categories Ladder Violations Tags 1926.1053, construction safety compliance, OSHA ladder violations, OSHA penalty appeal, roofing contractor safety, Virginia, Virginia OSHA citations
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