OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN PLATE GLASS, INC.

Issued

2019-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1774.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt was not worn and/or a lanyard was not attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift:Note:  As of January 1, 1998, subpart M of this part (1926.502(d)) provides that body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system.  The use of a body belt in a tethering system or in a restraint system is acceptable and is regulated.    a.)  3569 National Road, Triadelphia WV:  On or about 11/27/18, employees were observed working from an aerial lift without the use of a fall restraint to prevent a potential fall of approximately 16' to the ground.