OSHA Inspection: BETTE & CRING, LLC

Issued

2026-04-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14895.00 · Current $14895.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.453(a)(2): Field modification of the aerial lift was not certified 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) Pier 5 - On or about October 27, 2025 and at times prior thereto, an employee was  using a JLG 340 AJ Type 3B MEWP aerial lift to sandblast Pier 5 approximately 19 feet above the ground with the platform gate wired in the open position.

Issued

2026-04-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14895.00 · Current $14895.00

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:  a)  Pier 5 - On or about October 27, 2025 and at times prior thereto, an employee was  using a JLG 340 AJ Type 3B MEWP aerial lift to sandblast Pier 5 approximately 19 feet above the ground while wearing a harness and lanyard. The lanyard was not attached to an anchor point exposing the employee to fall hazards.