Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260453 A02 Aerial lifts.
Inspection Nr: 1315660.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 02/24/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $7,391.00
Current Penalty: $8,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/30/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date: 11/07/2018
Final Order: 11/29/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/29/2019 | $8,000.00 | 02/24/2020 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/15/2018 | $7,391.00 | 11/27/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/30/2018 | $7,391.00 | 11/27/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.453(a)(2): The employer did not ensure "field modified" aerial lifts for uses other than those intended by the manufacturer, obtained a certification for the modification, 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) On or about May 11, 2018, at a worksite located at 1 MGM Way, Springfield, MA, the employer did not obtain a written certification from the manufacture or equivalent entity, before field modifying a JLG Boom Lift basket. The employer had employees build an extending supporting arm from the basket, made from 2"X4" pieces of wood to lift material.