OSHA Inspection: FAST-E-NAL ERECTORS, LLC

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Aug 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 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 employees working from an aerial lift:    a) Salida Church: On or about June 29, 2016, and at times prior, two workers without lanyards attached between their harnesses and the lifeline anchor point of a Skyjack SJ66T were exposed to falling 25 feet to ground level.    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 under 1926.502(e).      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Aug 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.760(a)(1): Each employee engaged in a steel erection activity who is on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet above a lower level was not protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, or fall restraint systems:     a)  Salida Church: On or about June 29, 2016, and at times prior, a worker without a lanyard attached between his harness and the roof anchor was exposed to fallings more than 25 feet to ground level.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).