OSHA Inspection: CLEM DAVIS CO., INC.

Issued

May 15, 2012

Abate by

May 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v):     A body belt was not worn and/or a lanyard was not attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift:  Note:  As of January 1, 1998, subpart M of this part (1926.502(d)) provides that body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system.  The use of a body belt in a tethering system or in a restraint system is acceptable and is regulated.    On April 25, 2012, employees were not protected from a fall while working from an aerial lift, exposing them to a fall of over 25 feet.    There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

May 15, 2012

Abate by

May 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1):     Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.        On April 25, 2012, employees were not protected from a fall while walking/ working from the roof of a commercial building, exposing them to a fall hazard of over 25 feet.       There is no abatement certification or documentation for this item.