OSHA Inspection: UNITED AIRLINES, INC.

Issued

2026-03-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12059.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.23(b)(9): (9) Ladders are inspected before initial use in each work shift, and more frequently as necessary, to identify any visible defects that could cause employee injury:  On or about February 9, 2026, in Hangar 3, the employer did not ensure that ladders were inspected prior to use to identify visible defects. An employee used a Cotterman 6-Step Rolling Ladder (Model H-1083-10) with visibly deteriorated rubber stabilizing feet that were not identified prior to use. As a result, employees were exposed to injury hazards associated with the use of a ladder with visible defects.

Issued

2026-03-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $6000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.23(e)(1)(viii): (viii) No mobile ladder stand or platform moves when an employee is on it.  On or about February 9, 2026, in Hangar 3, the employer did not ensure that a mobile ladder stand remained stationary while occupied. An employee performing aircraft maintenance from a Cotterman 6-Step Rolling Ladder (Model H-1083-10) was injured when the ladder platform moved while occupied during the task. As a result, employees were exposed to injury hazards associated with ladder displacement while working from mobile ladder stands.