OSHA Inspection: ROYAL CONTRACTING CO.

Issued

Oct 14, 1999

Abate by

Nov 2, 1999

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $450

Issued

Oct 14, 1999

Abate by

Oct 19, 1999

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

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 an
employee was 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)At the Job-Site/East Parking Lot - An employee was observed
removing a wire midway up a parking lot light pole 32ft high
while operating the controls of a Self Propelled JLG Lift Rough
Terrain Truck with an Articulating Boom and Platform, Model
#GOH46, Serial #025214;  Personal Fall Arrest equipment full
body harness & lanyard! was available but was not being worn;
On or about 10/4/99.
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".
ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED AS OUTLINED IN PART 29 CFR
1903.19.