OSHA Inspection: BLACK & WHITE PAINTING, LLC

Issued

2017-11-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.    On October 25, 2017 located on the north side of a commercial exterior structure, there was no frequent and regular inspections being performed by a competent person to ensure an employee while operating a JLG Articulating Boom Lift was utilizing equipment such as a harness and lanyard attached to the boom or basket.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2017-11-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt shall be worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift.    Note to paragraph (b)(2)(v): 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).    On October 25, 2017 located on the north side of a commercial exterior structure, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while working inside a JLG Boom Articulating Boom Lift basket Model 4050AJ without being attached to the boom or basket. Potential fall height was measured to be greater than 25 feet.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.