OSHA Inspection: BRANCHING OUT TREE AND LANDSCAPE SERVICES, LLC

Issued

2018-06-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $2328.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(v): (v) A personal fall arrest or travel restraint system that meets the requirements in 29 CFR part 1910, subpart I, shall be worn and attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift.  a. On or about June 1, 2018 the company owner and 1 employee, working about 80 feet above the ground, in a JLG Brand, 800S straight stick boom lift, and were not protected from falling by any means of personal fall arrest or travel restraint system worn or attached to the basket of the lift.

Issued

2018-06-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:  a. On or about June 1, 2018 the employer did not assess the work operation to be done, to determine if hazards were present that necessitated the use of personal protective equipment such as a body belt and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift.