OSHA Inspection: TRIPLE H. CONTRACTING INC.

Issued

Oct 23, 2000

Abate by

Nov 1, 2000

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $525 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)At the worksite -  Employees were observed working from a
Genie aerial lift raised approximately 16 feet in the air without
the use of a body harness and lanyard.  On or about 10/03/00.
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:
"Ensure all personnel in the platform are wearing fall protection devices
and other safety
gear as required at all times", and to
2. Train the employees in the proper procedures while operating aerial
lifts, such as, but not
limited to, the wearing of a safety harness and lanyard.
ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED AS OUTLINED IN PART 29 CFR
1903.19