OSHA Inspection: A.J. MCNULTY & CO., INC.

Issued

Jun 30, 1998

Abate by

Jul 3, 1998

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards
that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that
employees were exposed to a fall from an aerial lift basket without the
benefit of wearing a
body belt with lanyard attached to the boom or basket:
a)Jones Beach Marine Theater, north side -  Employees were
observed operating and raising a  Snorkelift A120 HX aerial lift
to a height of 60 feet, without the use of body belts and
lanyards.  On or about 5/27/98.
Abatement Notes:
Among other methods,one feasible method to reduce the hazard is to:
1.       Follow ANSI/SIA A92.5-1992-Boom Supported Elevating Work
Platforms,section
8.8 states:" Ensure all personnel in the platform are wearing fall
protection devices and other
safety gear as required at all times"and
2.       Train the employees in the proper procedures while operating
aerial lifts,such as,but
not limited to,the wearing of a safety belt with lanyard.
ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED AS OUTLINED IN PART 29 CFR
1903.19