1926.1060 Ladder and Stair Training: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Construction employers must provide a training program for each employee who uses ladders and stairways, delivered by a competent person. Training must cover fall hazards, procedures for erecting, maintaining, and disassembling fall protection systems, proper construction, use, placement, and care of ladders, and maximum intended load capacities. Workers must be retrained as needed to maintain their understanding. Trainers must be competent in the subject matter.
What the standard requires
- Train each employee who uses ladders and stairways
- Use a competent person to provide the training
- Cover ladder placement, care, and load capacities
- Retrain employees as necessary
Hazards it addresses
- Falls from improperly used ladders
- Overloading of ladders
Cited in residential and light commercial construction, often alongside 1926.1053.
Plain-language summary written for this site; it is not the regulatory text and not legal advice. Read the official text at eCFR.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited paragraphs
| Paragraph | What it covers | Items | Inspections | Median initial penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.1060(a) | A competent person must train each employee using ladders and stairways to recognize and minimize hazards. | 271 | 271 | $0 |
| 1926.1060(a)(1)(iii) | A competent person must train each employee using ladders and stairways to recognize and minimize hazards. | 19 | 19 | $500 |
| 1926.1060(a)(1) | A competent person must train each employee using ladders and stairways to recognize and minimize hazards. | 15 | 15 | $1,000 |
| 1926.1060(b) | Retraining must be provided as necessary so employees maintain understanding. | 5 | 5 | $0 |
| 1926.1060(a)(1)(i) | A competent person must train each employee using ladders and stairways to recognize and minimize hazards. | 3 | 3 | $0 |
| 1926.1060(a)(1)(ii) | A competent person must train each employee using ladders and stairways to recognize and minimize hazards. | 3 | 3 | $1,412 |
| 1926.1060(a)(1)(v) | A competent person must train each employee using ladders and stairways to recognize and minimize hazards. | 1 | 1 | $0 |
Penalties
Across 317 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $441,628 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $362,040, 18% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Serious 71%; Other-than-serious 22%; Repeat 7%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 91 | 91 | $66,100 | $57,143 |
| Illinois | 24 | 24 | $10,499 | $7,180 |
| Virginia | 22 | 22 | $1,345 | $942 |
| Texas | 20 | 20 | $34,250 | $28,007 |
| Alabama | 18 | 18 | $18,443 | $11,917 |
| Florida | 16 | 16 | $85,453 | $70,637 |
| Puerto Rico | 11 | 11 | $22,152 | $16,862 |
| New Jersey | 10 | 10 | $30,926 | $27,461 |
| North Carolina | 9 | 9 | $4,310 | $4,310 |
| New York | 8 | 8 | $19,152 | $12,210 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | 8 | $11,823 | $9,600 |
| Tennessee | 8 | 8 | $4,100 | $3,980 |
| Wisconsin | 8 | 8 | $0 | $3,798 |
| Arizona | 7 | 7 | $2,970 | $2,970 |
| New Hampshire | 7 | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| Connecticut | 6 | 6 | $48,659 | $37,568 |
| South Dakota | 6 | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| Delaware | 5 | 5 | $18,017 | $15,634 |
| Rhode Island | 5 | 5 | $1,672 | $1,529 |
| Georgia | 3 | 3 | $2,838 | $1,703 |
By industry
- Construction: 302 inspections
- Manufacturing: 5 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 4 inspections
- Other services: 2 inspections
- Wholesale trade: 2 inspections
- Public administration: 1 inspections
- Retail trade: 1 inspections
Recently cited establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name withheld (individual) | Haslet, TX | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 29, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Water Mill, NY | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 8, 2026Contested Sep 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Dallas, GA | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $2,838 | $1,703 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Golden Star Roofing LLC | Faribault, MN | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 24, 2026Contested Sep 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Ocean City, MD | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Aug 27, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 10, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Hendersonville, TN | Aug 13, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| BR Builders Inc. | Ocean City, MD | Aug 10, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Aug 18, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 31, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| D Cruz Drywall LLC | Springfield, OH | Aug 10, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 14, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 31, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Elevate Concrete Systems LLC | Springfield, OH | Aug 10, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Professional Plumbing Services Inc. | Mayaguez, PR | Aug 7, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
| JMS Rentals, LLC | Abingdon, VA | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 25, 2026Contested Aug 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| J&M Roofing LLC | Lebanon, VA | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 25, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Epic Built Homes | Hartford, SD | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 8, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Kupferschmid Construction, Inc. dba Integrabuild | Peoria, IL | Aug 5, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Highlands Air Conditioning and Electrical Service LLC | Abingdon, VA | Aug 5, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| BRC Construction, Inc. | Stevensville, MD | Aug 4, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Trappe, MD | Jul 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 2, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Ridgely, MD | Jul 29, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 6, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Waxahachie, TX | Jul 29, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Aug 26, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 19, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Gad Investment LLC | Arecibo, PR | Jul 29, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 17, 2026Contested Aug 20, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Cullman, AL | Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| JN Contractor Corporation | Rehoboth Beach, DE | Jul 24, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $4,965 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Trussville, AL | Jul 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| A.D General Construction LLC | New Lenox, IL | Jul 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Greenland Construction LLC | Ocean City, MD | Jul 22, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Needham Roofing | Frederick, MD | Jul 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Jul 28, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 10, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Hill Farm Homes, LLC | Leechburg, PA | Jul 17, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 29, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Armando Construction | Cranston, RI | Jul 17, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Pro Warrior Construction Inc. | Providence, RI | Jul 17, 2026 | 1 | $398 | $398 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Fast Builders Contractors Corporation | Lakewood, NJ | Jul 16, 2026 | 1 | $2,553 | $2,553 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 22, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Lebanon, TN | Jul 16, 2026 | 1 | $900 | $900 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 31, 2026 | osha.gov |
| ICG Framing Construction LLC | Lincoln, NE | Jul 15, 2026 | 1 | $4,965 | $3,476 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| U.S. Aqua Services, LLC | Delaware City, DE | Jul 15, 2026 | 1 | $7,945 | $5,562 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Plaster Perfect, Inc. | Benbrook, TX | Jul 15, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $3,972 | Final orderAbatement due Jul 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Elvis General Construction LLC | Greensboro, MD | Jul 15, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Jul 23, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 5, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Waxahachie, TX | Jul 15, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 12, 2026 | osha.gov |
| SL Concrete of SWF, LLC | Redington Beach, FL | Jul 14, 2026 | 1 | $3,972 | $3,972 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Name withheld (individual) | Ocean City, MD | Jul 9, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Aug 11, 2026Contest deadline ~Jul 30, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Tip Construction, Inc. | Jeannette, PA | Jul 9, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 4, 2026 | osha.gov |
| MPR Construction LLC | Ocean City, MD | Jul 9, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1926.1053 Ladder Safety (247 shared inspections)
- 1926.501 Fall Protection (241 shared inspections)
- 1926.503 Fall Protection Training (233 shared inspections)
- 1926.102 Eye and Face Protection (115 shared inspections)
- 1926.20 Construction Safety Programs (101 shared inspections)
- 1926.100 Hard Hats (79 shared inspections)
- 1926.502 Fall Protection Systems (32 shared inspections)
- 1926.451 Scaffold Safety (32 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1926.1060 require?
Construction employers must provide a training program for each employee who uses ladders and stairways, delivered by a competent person. Training must cover fall hazards, procedures for erecting, maintaining, and disassembling fall protection systems, proper construction, use, placement, and care of ladders, and maximum intended load capacities. Workers must be retrained as needed to maintain their understanding. Trainers must be competent in the subject matter.
How often was 1926.1060 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1926.1060 (Ladder and Stair Training) appeared in 317 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 317 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1926.1060 is cited most?
1926.1060(a) was the most-cited paragraph, with 271 items: A competent person must train each employee using ladders and stairways to recognize and minimize hazards.
Which states cite 1926.1060 most often?
The most citations under 1926.1060 in this period were issued in Maryland, Illinois, Virginia.
What is the typical penalty for a 1926.1060 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $0; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $0. Totals: $441,628 proposed, $362,040 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1926.1060 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 9% of these items were contested, and many others were changed in settlements. Each listing shows its current status and a link to the official record.