OSHA Inspection: THOUSAND MILE SOUTH CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2021-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5461.00 · Current $3277.00 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) On or about April 22, 2021 at the site employees were exposed to fall hazards while working from an articulating  lift without fall protection.

Issued

2021-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $438.00 · Current $263.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(2)(i): Employees were not trained, as necessary, by a competent person qualified to recognize the nature of fall hazards in the work area:  (a) On or about April 22, 2021 at the site employees were exposed to fall hazards when not being trained prior to engaging in work activities from heights.