OSHA Inspection: M & B PAINTING CORP

Issued

Aug 5, 1998

Abate by

Aug 10, 1998

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $750

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employmnent 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)Sears Building, east side -  Employee was observed working
from a SKYLIFT A&B 60 aerial lift raised approximately 20
feet in the air without use of a body belt or lanyard.  On or
about 07/10/98.
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

Issued

Aug 5, 1998

Abate by

Aug 10, 1998

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $450