1910.23(e)(1)(viii): No Moving Mobile Ladder Stands with Someone on Them
Employers must make sure no mobile ladder stand or mobile ladder stand platform moves while a worker is on it.
Key takeaways
- 1910.23(e)(1)(viii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart D).
- OSHA cited it 10 times in the last 3 years, in 10 inspections, with $16,050 in current penalties.
- Most citations: OH (2), AK (1), MI (1).
- Related part: 1910.23(e) Mobile ladder stands and mobile ladder stand platforms (54 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1)(viii) is one requirement inside 1910.23 Ladders, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart D). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(viii) No mobile ladder stand or platform moves when an employee is on it. 10 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.23.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: OH (2), AK (1), MI (1), MN (1), IL (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| FRICK'S QUALITY MEATS, INC. | WASHINGTON, MO | $10,050 |
| UNITED AIRLINES, INC. | CLEVELAND, OH | $6,000 |
| O'REILLY AUTO PARTS | EAGLE RIVER, AK | $0 |
| MICRO RIM | HIGHLAND PARK, MI | $0 |
| 108344 - SUTTON TRANSPORT INC | HUGO, MN | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.23(e)(1)(viii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.23(e) Mobile ladder stands and mobile ladder stand platforms 54 citations
- 1910.23(e)(1) General requirements 45 citations
- 1910.23(e)(1)(vii) 19 citations
- 1910.23(e)(3) Design requirements for mobile ladder stand platforms 6 citations
- 1910.23(e)(3)(ii) 6 citations
- 1910.23(e)(2) Design requirements for mobile ladder stands 3 citations
- 1910.23(e)(2)(i) 3 citations
- 1910.23(e)(3)(iv)
- 1910.23(e)(3)(iii)
- 1910.23(e)(1)(i)
- 1910.23(e)(3)(i)
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Frequently asked questions
Can a coworker push the mobile ladder stand while I am on it?
No. A mobile ladder stand or platform must not move when an employee is on it.
What should I do before moving the stand?
Climb down first, then move the stand.
Does this apply to mobile platforms too?
Yes. It covers both mobile ladder stands and mobile ladder stand platforms.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.23 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-21
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.