OSHA Inspection: EXTREME SIGNS & LIGHTING LLC

Issued

2014-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt with lanyard attached to the boom or basket was not worn by employee(s) 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 March 17, 2014, on the west side of the building where an employee was exposed to a fall hazard when taking measurements for sign installation from a telescopic aerial truck 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.