OSHA Inspection: PROJECT RESTORATION INC.

Issued

Feb 9, 2016

Abate by

Feb 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,950 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt was not worn and/or a lanyard was not attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift: Note:  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:     a) Worksite: An employee was doing framing work from a 460SJ model JLG aerial lift, approximately 18 ft. above the ground. The employee was not wearing a body belt and/or a lanyard attached to the basket; on or about 2/1/16.      Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 9, 2016

Abate by

Feb 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,950 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:      a) Worksite: Employees were framing the soffit of the new commercial building approximately 20 ft. above the ground without fall protection; on or about 2/1/16.      Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.