OSHA Inspection: JOHN GIELLA ELECTRIC CO., INC.

Issued

2012-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1926.453(b)(2)(v) A body belt was not worn and a lanyard was not attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift.    Worksite, east - Employee was installing lighting fixtures on the outside of a residential home. The employee was observed working at heights of approximately 15 feet and was not wearing a harness and lanyard system on, or about, 09/10/12.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2012-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1) The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.    Worksite, east - Employee was installing lighting fixtures on the outside of a residential home. The employee was observed working at heights of approximately 15 feet and was not wearing a harness and lanyard system on, or about, 9/10/12.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.