OSHA Inspection: WADDY PAINTING, INC.

Issued

Jun 15, 2012

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(iv):     Employee(s) were not standing firmly on the floor of the basket, were sitting or climbing on the edge of the basket, or were using planks, ladders, or other devices for a work position:    a. At the site - an employee was exposed to an approximate 20 ft fall hazard, in that, standing on the mid-G 400S aerial lift was permitted. Violation observed on or about 05/17/12.

Issued

Jun 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 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:    a. At the site - the use of fall protection equipment was not enforced while employees operated a JLG 400S aerial lift, s/n JG070104; therefore, exposing employees to an approximate 20 ft fall hazard. Violation observed on or about 05/17/12.