OSHA Inspection: SIGNS NOW NAPERVILLE

Issued

2013-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

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.  Note to paragraph (b)(2)(v): 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 under 1926.502(e):    a. On or about June 11, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee working from the basket of the aerial lift was exposed to falls of approximately 11 feet as the employee was not outfitted with a body belt or body harness.

Issued

2013-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  a. On or about June 11, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to falls of approximately 12 feet while working from the 6/12 pitched roof preparing for the installation of a sign.