1910.23(e)(1)(vii): Wheel Locks on Mobile Ladder Stands
Mobile ladder stands and platforms with wheels or casters must have a system to impede horizontal movement when an employee is on the stand or platform.
Key takeaways
- 1910.23(e)(1)(vii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart D).
- OSHA cited it 19 times in the last 3 years, in 19 inspections, with $28,271 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MI (8), GA (1), TX (1).
- Related part: 1910.23(e) Mobile ladder stands and mobile ladder stand platforms (54 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1)(vii) 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
(vii) Mobile ladder stands and platforms that have wheels or casters are equipped with a system to impede horizontal movement when an employee is on the stand or platform; and 19 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.23.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: MI (8), GA (1), TX (1), PA (1), OH (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 157037 - KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION, INC. | STATESVILLE, NC | $5,200 |
| THE SHYFT GROUP INC | CHARLOTTE, MI | $4,800 |
| MIDSTATE MANUFACTURING COMPANY | GALESBURG, IL | $4,355 |
| THE WEBSTAURANT STORE, LLC | WILLOW STREET, PA | $3,966 |
| LES SCHWAB TIRES OF MONTANA LLC | KALISPELL, MT | $3,617 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.23(e)(1)(vii), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.23(e)(1)(vii).
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)(viii) 10 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
Do mobile ladder stands with wheels need brakes or locks?
They must be equipped with a system to impede horizontal movement when an employee is on the stand or platform.
When must the system work?
When an employee is on the stand or platform.
Does this apply to stands without wheels?
This item covers mobile ladder stands and platforms that have wheels or casters.
About this page
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.