Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.67(b)(2): Aerial lift(s) were "field modified" for uses other than those intended by the manufacturer. The modification has not been certified in writing by the manufacturer or by any other equivalent entity, such as a nationally recognized testing laboratory, to be in conformity with all applicable provisions of ANSI A92.2 - 1969 and this section, and to be at least as safe as the equipment was before modification: a) Jobsite: On November 13, 2018 and at times prior thereto the employer used the Reach-All articulating boom aerial lift truck in a modified manner for tree trimming and tree felling activities. This modified use subjected the boom, and critical components of the boom, to shock loading and application of horizontal loads (sideways pulling). The manufacturer's intended use for this machine is overhead work, cable maintenance, and power-line or construction work. Note) Certification AND supporting documentation of corrective action are required for this item.