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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260453 B02 VI Aerial lifts.
Inspection Nr: 587409.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,080.00
Current Penalty: $2,310.00
Issuance Date: 02/15/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 02/25/2013
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date: 03/05/2013
Final Order: 09/19/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 09/19/2013 | $2,310.00 | 02/25/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/05/2013 | $3,080.00 | 02/25/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/15/2013 | $3,080.00 | 02/25/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(vi): Boom and basket load limits specified by the manufacturer were exceeded: The employer does not ensure that the basket load limit specified by the manufacturer is not exceeded. This violation occurred on or about August 19, 2012, on the west side of the Watco Mechanical Service Track 9 interior blast building where employees were exposed to a fall hazard by exceeding the Snorkel TB 42 manufacturer's load limit of 500 pounds while three employees were using an aerial lift to remove a deflector from the ceiling. Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the basket load limit specified by the manufacturer is not exceeded.