OSHA Inspection: SAUP/HARTLEY

Issued

2013-04-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3080.00 · Current $2156.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(iv): Employees shall always stand firmly on the floor of the basket, and shall not sit or climb on the edge of the basket or use planks, ladders, or other devices for a work position.     On or about April 12, 2013 at the workplace, the employer did not ensure that employees not climb and/or sit on the JLG Aerial Lift while performing roofing work, thereby exposing employees to approximate 21 foot fall hazard.

Issued

2013-04-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt shall be worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift.     a)     On or about April 12, 2013 at the worksite, the employer did not ensure that employees were provided and used fall protection while performing roofing/trim work from a JLG Aerial Lift, thereby exposing employees to an approximate 21 foot fall hazard.

Issued

2013-04-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1320.00 · Current $924.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(c): When the employer has reason to believe that an employee lacks the skill or understanding needed for safe work involving the erection, use or dismantling of scaffolds, the employer shall retrain each such employee so that the requisite proficiency is regained. Retraining is required in at least the following situations:  29 CFR 1926.454(c)(3): Where inadequacies in an affected employee's work involving scaffolds indicate that the employee has not retained the requisite proficiency.     a)     On or about April 12, 2013 at the worksite, the employer did not ensure that employees performing roofing/trim work were clear on the requirements for the use of fall protection while working from a JLG Aerial Lift.