Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260453 B02 IV Aerial lifts.
Inspection Nr: 1228682.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $19,520.00
Current Penalty: $19,520.00
Issuance Date: 09/22/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): I
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/23/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/22/2017 | $19,520.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(iv): Employee(s) were not standing firmly on the floor of the basket, were sitting or climbing on the edge of the basket, or were using planks, ladders, or other devices for a work position: a. Chimney Rock West, Building 2, Route 22 and Chimney Rock Road, Bridgewater, NJ The employer did not ensure that employees working from an aerial lift remained in the basket. An employee engaged in welding activities climbed on the basket rails to access the steel beam that he was welding. Violation observed on or about April 28, 2017 The Portuguese Structural Steel, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(iv), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1078921, citation number 1, item number 1and was affirmed as a final order on July 20, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 600 Route 23 South, Pequannock, NJ.