Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260453 A02 Aerial lifts.
Inspection Nr: 1089845.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,400.00
Issuance Date: 01/13/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 02/29/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date: 01/21/2016
Final Order: 08/08/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
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Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 08/08/2016 | $1,400.00 | 02/29/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/26/2016 | $2,800.00 | 02/29/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/13/2016 | $2,800.00 | 02/29/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.453(a)(2): Aerial lifts were "field modified" for uses other than those intended by the manufacturer, the modification had not been certified in writing by the manufacturer or by any other equivalent entity. Modification did not conform with all applicable provisions of ANSI A92.2-1969: a) On or about 8/27/15 at a demolition project located at 1111 Allen Street, Jamestown, New York; employees modified a Genie Lift S-65 by using a pallet to enclose part of the basket to carry debris from the bridge. The lift also was used as a cart to carry, support and store the oxy-acetylene cylinders and torch set. b) On or about 11/13/15 at a demolition project located at 1111 Allen Street, Jamestown, New York; employees modified the intended use of a Genie Lift S-65 by using it to carry and lower structural steel from the bridge. The lift also was used as a cart to carry, support and store the oxy-acetylene cylinders and torch set. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED