OSHA Inspection: SHAMROCK PAINTING, INC.

Issued

2014-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $1785.00 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:     (a)  Shamrock Painting, Inc. at 9950 East 40th Ave. Denver, CO 80238:  On or before 10/1/14, an employee was working from the basket of a Snorkel 60 Ahrens TB60 4x4 aerial lift and was not wearing fall protection. This hazard exposed the employee to a fall of approximately 40 feet.     Abatement Note: A personal fall arrest system is recommended with lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift. As of January 1, 1998, Subpart M of the 29 CFR 1926 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).   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").