OSHA Inspection: LATOUR CORPORATION

Issued

2014-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(v): A body belt was not worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift:   The employer does not ensure that a body belt is worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift.  This violation was observed on or about December 4, 2013, on the north side of the restaurant where employees were exposed to a fall hazard when cutting a tree limb from an aerial lift without a fall protection system.     Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that a body belt is worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift.