OSHA Inspection: TRI-STATE INDUSTRIAL GROUP

Issued

2014-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $4900.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(h)(3)(i): The contract employer did not assure that each contract employee is trained in the work practices necessary to safely perform his/her job.                                                                                                                                     On or about November 18, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure an employee operating the a Terex Telelect Hi-Ranger aerial lift were trained on the use of fall protection while working inside of the bucket of the lift, exposing the employee to a fall hazard.

Issued

2014-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453 (b)(2)(v):  A body belt was not 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).     On or about November 18, 2013, the employer did not ensure employees working inside of a Terex Telelect Hi-Ranger aerial lift were in use of fall protection, exposing the employees to a fall hazard.

Issued

2014-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(h)(3)(iv): The contract employer did not assure that each contract employee follows the safety rules of the facility including the safe work practices required by paragraph (f)(4) of this section.      On or about November 18, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure employees followed lockout/tagout procedures when they were connecting to existing electrical work and providing temporary power in the facility, exposing their employees to shock and electrocution hazards.