OSHA Inspection: MESA LINE SERVICES, LLC

Issued

2021-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $13653.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1403(a): The employer did not use the manufacturer procedures during the assembly/disassembly process:   a) On or about March 21, 2021, at the jobsite, the personnel platform was not properly secured to the jib of the NBT45-1 National Crane (S/N: 301555) according to manufacturer assembly procedures.  b) On or about March 21, 2021, at the jobsite, the NBT45-1 National Crane (S/N: 301555) was not assembled in the aerial lift configuration according to the manufacturer assembly procedures.

Issued

2021-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1412(d)(1): A visual inspection for apparent deficiencies of the equipment used was not conducted by a competent person prior to each shift the equipment was used or was not completed before or during that shift:  a) On or about March 21, 2021, at the jobsite, a personnel platform used to hoist employees installing the arms of a power line monopole was not visually inspected for apparent deficiencies such as, but not limited to, missing pins or locked pins used to secure the platform to the crane.

Issued

2021-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $13653.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1431(g)(1)(iii): Detachable devices for personnel platforms were not closed and locked when attached.  a) On or about March 21, 2021, at the jobsite, a personnel platform was used to hoist employees to install the arms on a power line monopole without the following:   1. Locking the bottom pin connecting the jib adaptor to the jib nose.   2. Locking the two pins connecting the platform yoke to the jib attachment.  3. Using the retaining bolt to secure the platform assembly to the jib assembly.

Issued

2021-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $13653.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1431(h)(1): The trial lift was not performed with the anticipated lift-weight of the unoccupied personnel platform from the ground level and each location where the platform was to be hoisted and positioned:  a) On or about March 21, 2021, at the jobsite, the pre-flight of the personnel platform did not account for the anticipated weight of the employees prior to hoisting employees tasked with attaching the arms of a power line monopole.

Issued

2021-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1431(j)(1): Prior to hoisting employees on the personnel platform, and after any repair or modification, the platform and rigging was not proof tested to 125 percent of the platform's rated capacity:  a) On or about March 21, 2021, at the jobsite, the proof test of the personnel platform was not tested to 125 percent of the platform's rated capacity prior to hoisting employees tasked with attaching the arms of a power line monopole.

Issued

2021-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1417(o)(1): The equipment was operated in excess of its rated capacity.  a) On or about March 21, 2021, at the jobsite, employees installing the arms on a power line monopole exceeded the rated capacity of the platform when used in the jib attachment configuration.

Issued

2021-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $13653.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1431(h)(4)(i): The competent person did not conduct a visual inspection of the equipment, base support or ground, and personnel platform immediately after the trial lift to determine any defect, problem or adverse effect :  a) On or about March 21, 2021, at the jobsite, a personnel platform used to hoist employees was not inspected after the pre-flight to determine if the platform was properly secured to the jib of the crane.

Issued

2021-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1431(j)(3): The competent person did not did not inspect the platform and rigging to determine if the proof test had passed:   a) On or about March 21, 2021, at the jobsite, a personnel platform used to hoist employees was not inspected after the proof test to determine if the platform was properly secured to the jib of the crane.

Issued

2021-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $13653.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1431(h)(5)(i): The platform was not hoisted a few inches with the personnel and materials/tools on board and inspected by a competent person to ensure it was secure and properly balanced immediately prior to each lift:   a)  On or about March 21, 2021, at the jobsite, a personnel platform was not evaluated to ensure it was properly secured to the jib of the crane immediately prior to hoisting employees tasked with attaching the arms of a power line monopole.