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Rhode Island

RI Ladder Citations: 15 Cases, Cranston Hotspot

September 28, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Framing contractor climbing an extension ladder on a Rhode Island residential job site

Rhode Island saw 15 ladder citations this year, averaging $1,789. See real Cranston and Pawtucket cases and what to do within 15 days of a citation.

Categories Ladder Violations Tags 1926.1053, construction compliance, OSHA citation appeal, OSHA ladder violations, Rhode Island, Rhode Island construction safety, siding contractors

RI Scaffolding Citations: 18 Cases, All Serious in 12 Months

September 28, 2026July 22, 2026 by James Carter
Scaffolding set up on a masonry job site in Rhode Island following an OSHA safety citation

Rhode Island logged 18 scaffolding citations in a year, all Serious, averaging $2,176. See real cases, industry trends, and your 15-day window to respond.

Categories Scaffolding Violations Tags 1926.451, OSHA citation appeal, OSHA scaffolding violations, Rhode Island, specialty trade contractors, workplace safety compliance

Rhode Island Fall Protection Citations: What $99K Buys

September 28, 2026July 19, 2026 by James Carter
Contractor working at height on a residential remodel in Rhode Island without fall protection in place

22 fall protection citations hit Rhode Island contractors in a year, one reaching $99,300. See the numbers, the risks, and what to do if you’re cited.

Categories Fall Protection Violations Tags 1926.501, construction safety compliance, OSHA fall protection, OSHA penalty appeal, residential remodelers, Rhode Island, Rhode Island OSHA citations
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