In Wyoming, a serious violation of 29 CFR 1926.1053 (Ladders (Construction)) carries a maximum penalty of $16,550 per violation in 2026, rising to $165,514 for a willful or repeat violation. Ladders (Construction) is enforced for private construction employers by Wyoming OSHA.
29 CFR 1926.1053 · Wyoming
Ladders (Construction) Requirements in Wyoming
Ladders (Construction) in Wyoming: 2026 penalties, who enforces 29 CFR 1926.1053, the paragraphs cited and free tools.
Verified vs OSHA sources · 2026-10-05
WyomingConstruction (29 CFR 1926)State Plan: Wyoming OSHA
In FY2025, Wyoming OSHA cited 29 CFR 1926.1053 1 time in Wyoming construction (1.1% of its construction citations there, the 25th most-cited standard there). The paragraph cited most was 1926.1053(b)(1) with 1 citation.
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1926.1053 citations in Wyoming construction, FY2025
(b)(1)
paragraph cited most in Wyoming (1 citation)
27.1
fatal work injuries per 100,000 full-time workers in construction, Wyoming, 2024 (BLS)
Wyoming 29 CFR 1926.1053 Enforcement, FY2025
Verified · 2026-08-081
citations of 29 CFR 1926.1053 (FY2025)
$3,111
penalties for this standard
1.1%
of the state's 89 construction citations
In FY2025, Wyoming OSHA cited 29 CFR 1926.1053 (Ladders (Construction)) 1 times on Wyoming construction jobsites with $3,111 in penalties for it (current amounts), about 1.1% of every construction citation the state issued that year. That put it 25th on Wyoming's most-cited construction list for FY2025.
What Wyoming's own rule says
“29 C.F.R. §§ 1926.1050 - 1926.1060 (2016) as it was in effect on June 19, 2018.”
Ladders and stairways share Chapter 24, which carries the whole of Subpart X, 1926.1050 through 1926.1060, at the 2016 edition as in effect June 19, 2018. The three-foot extension above the landing, the load ratings and the training duties are unchanged. Wyoming's construction rules also carry chapters for general provisions and general interpretations, Chapters 1 and 2, each with its own incorporation date, so the sections a citation is paired with are pinned separately from the ladder rule itself.
Wyo. OSHA Construction 1926, Chapter 24 (Subpart X)The duty matches the federal text. Only the citation number differs.
Falls and work deaths in Wyoming, 2024
Wyoming recorded 37 fatal work injuries in 2024, down from 45 in 2023. Falls, slips and trips caused 5 of them (14%). Construction accounted for 6.
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, Wyoming, 2024
How Wyoming Enforces 29 CFR 1926.1053
Wyoming runs an OSHA-approved State Plan administered by Wyoming OSHA, which covers private-sector construction. Its compliance officers enforce Wyoming's own standards, which must be at least as effective as federal OSHA's and may go further. On this subject the rule is Wyo. OSHA Construction 1926, Chapter 24 (Subpart X). Wyoming OSHA cited 29 CFR 1926.1053 1 time in Wyoming construction in FY2025 (OSHA Frequently Cited Standards). Wyoming applies the federal penalty maximums.
In Wyoming, the FY2025 citations under 29 CFR 1926.1053 went most often to Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (1). A single inspection can produce several per-instance citations. Recurring self-audits against 29 CFR 1926.1053, before an officer arrives, are the most reliable defense.
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Free, confidential help: OSHA On-Site Consultation
In Wyoming, the program is OSHA Division (Wyoming Department of Workforce Services). OSHA describes it as “Primarily for smaller businesses, no-cost, confidential consultations help employers identify and address hazards and establish or improve safety and health programs.” It is separate from OSHA enforcement; the employer commits to correcting serious hazards.
Read on osha.gov and the state's official statute site, September 26, 2026.
Wyoming Penalty Amounts for 29 CFR 1926.1053 (2026)
Verified · 2026-10-05| Violation type | 2026 maximum | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Serious | $16,550 | Federal max · 29 CFR 1903.15(d) |
| Willful | $165,514 | Federal max · 29 CFR 1903.15(d) |
| Repeat | $165,514 | Federal max · 29 CFR 1903.15(d) |
| Failure to abate | $16,550/day | up to $16,550 per day; total capped at 30x the daily amount (FOM Ch.6) |
Wyoming applies the federal OSHA maximums. Amounts are ceilings per violation. Wyoming OSHA computes proposed penalties under its own State Plan procedures.
Key Ladders (Construction) Requirements 29 CFR 1926.1053
- Extend ladder 3 feet above landing
- Secure at top and bottom
- Maintain 3-point contact
- Use non-slip feet on ladder base
- Inspect before each use
- Do not load beyond rated capacity
- Face ladder while climbing
Who enforces it in Wyoming: Wyoming OSHA inspects private employers, construction included, under an OSHA-approved State Plan. Wyoming OSHA can add requirements beyond the federal standard above, so check its own rules as well.
The compliance checklist, the paragraphs OSHA cites nationally and what an inspector checks under 29 CFR 1926.1053 are on the 29 CFR 1926.1053 page.
Most-Cited Ladders (Construction) Paragraphs in Wyoming, FY2025
Wyoming OSHA issued 1 citation under 29 CFR 1926.1053 to Wyoming construction employers in FY2025. The paragraphs cited most, with the official text. A serious violation carries up to $16,550.
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1926.1053(b)(1) 1 citation
“When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing …”
HazComFast count from the Labor Department's OSHA enforcement data: citations issued in FY2025 to construction employers (NAICS 23), by the paragraph cited. Paragraph text: eCFR, current as of September 24, 2026. data.dol.gov
Wyoming Safety & Enforcement Profile
89
FY2025 construction citations
Wyoming OSHA
Enforces private construction
- Construction trades inspected most in Wyoming, FY2025: Roofing Contractors (17), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (15) and New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (5), out of 73 inspections opened (federal OSHA and State Plan combined).
- Cited most under 29 CFR 1926.1053 in Wyoming, FY2025: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (1), of 1 citations.
- Construction fatality rate in Wyoming, 2024: 27.1 per 100,000 full-time workers, 2nd highest of the 40 states BLS published (all industries: 13.9).
HazComFast count from the Labor Department's OSHA enforcement data: inspections of construction employers (NAICS 23) opened from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, federal OSHA and State Plan combined, grouped by the inspected employer's 2022 NAICS industry. HazComFast count from the Labor Department's OSHA enforcement data: citations issued in FY2025 to construction employers (NAICS 23), grouped by the cited employer's 2022 NAICS industry. Industry names are the Census Bureau's 2022 NAICS titles. data.dol.gov · BLS fatality rates by state, 2024
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Ladders (Construction) FAQ for Wyoming
Which Wyoming construction trades are cited most under Ladders (Construction)?
In FY2025, Wyoming OSHA issued 1 citations under 29 CFR 1926.1053 to Wyoming construction employers, most often to Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (1) (HazComFast count from Labor Department enforcement data, by the cited employer's NAICS industry). Wyoming OSHA inspects these employers directly and may apply requirements beyond the federal standard. For context, Wyoming OSHA issued 89 construction citations across 37 inspections in FY2025. Companies in these trades should self-audit against 29 CFR 1926.1053 on a recurring basis.
How often is Ladders (Construction) cited on Wyoming jobsites?
In FY2025, Wyoming's state plan (Wyoming OSHA) issued 89 construction citations across 37 inspections (OSHA Frequently Cited Standards, NAICS 23). Ladders (Construction) can be cited during any of them: programmed, complaint-driven or post-accident. Wyoming's fatality figures are shown above.
Who enforces ladder rules (1926.1053) on Wyoming construction sites?
Wyoming OSHA, a division of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, not federal OSHA. Wyoming runs a full OSHA-approved State Plan, so a state compliance officer inspects and cites 29 CFR 1926.1053 on private jobsites.
Can I get free OSHA help in Wyoming without an inspection?
Yes. OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program in Wyoming is OSHA Division (Wyoming Department of Workforce Services). OSHA describes it this way: "Primarily for smaller businesses, no-cost, confidential consultations help employers identify and address hazards and establish or improve safety and health programs." Consultations are separate from OSHA enforcement, and the employer commits to correcting serious hazards.
How often does Wyoming cite 29 CFR 1926.1053 in construction?
In FY2025, Wyoming OSHA cited 29 CFR 1926.1053 (Ladders (Construction)) 1 times on Wyoming construction jobsites, with $3,111 in penalties for that standard alone (current amounts), about 1.1% of the 89 construction citations the state issued that year. (Source: OSHA Frequently Cited Standards, NAICS 23; verified 2026-08-08.)
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Ladders (Construction) in Other States
9 other state plans write a rule of their own for 29 CFR 1926.1053 rather than adopting the federal text unchanged. Those are listed first. Compare all of them side by side.
California8 CCR §1675, which routes portable ladders to §3276 and fixed ladders to §3277-3278own maxHawaii29 CFR 1926.1053 as incorporated by HAR §12-110-50(a), with §12-110-1 and §12-110-3MichiganMIOSHA Construction Safety Standard Part 11, R 408.41101 to R 408.41140own maxMinnesotaMinn. R. 5207.0200 and 5207.0210 (ships ladders)NevadaNAC 618.503, adopting ANSI A10.13-1989North Carolina29 CFR 1926.1053 as incorporated by 13 NCAC 07F .0201Oregon29 CFR 1926.1053 as adopted, plus OAR 437-003-0065own maxUtah29 CFR 1926.1053 as incorporated by R614-1-4.A.4, with R614-1-5.C.1own max
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Penalty amounts and plan-type data were checked on 2026-10-05 against eCFR, OSHA.gov, and the Federal Register. This page is informational and not legal advice; consult the enforcing agency or counsel for your specific situation.
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