OSHA Inspection: THOMAS & SON HOME IMPROVEMENT INC.

Issued

2023-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $376.00 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) Location - 118 East Main Street, Merrimac, MA  On or about 11/03/2022, an employee working from an aerial lift was not protected from ejection hazards where personal fall restraint equipment was not worn or connected to the basket of the lift.