OSHA Inspection: BRANCH SERVICES INC.

Issued

2021-10-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $2800.00 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) Worksite, 300 Frankel Blvd, Merrick, New York 11566 East Side of Building:  On or about May 25, 2021, an employee was removing asbestos siding on a residential building from a JLG Aerial Lift approximately 18-feet above the ground without adequate fall protection.   Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.