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29 CFR 1926.453(a)(2): Field modification of the aerial lift was not 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: (a) Parking Lot at Southwest Corner of Building - Employees performed an unapproved field modification to the rented JLG 1350SJP Ultra Boom aerial lift, serial number 0300183075, by attaching a nylon sling to the underside of the lift's basket/platform in order to use the aerial lift to lower old telecommunication antennas removed from the building and to raise new telecommunication antennas for installation on the building, exposing employees to hazards such as tipping and struck by, on or about November 19, 2020. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.