OSHA Inspection: DOUGLAS FURNITURE CORP.

Issued

Aug 8, 1986

Abate by

Aug 19, 1986

Penalty

Initial $480 · Current $480

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were
free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death
or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to:
a) In the maintenance department employees were exposed to the hazards
of working under suspended loads on a Thern Lever Hoist subjecting
them to the hazards of being struck and/or crushed. This unsafe
condition subjected them to serious personal injury and/or death.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is, but not limited to: Elevate the forklift truck to the desired
height so the necessary work may be performed safely. Ensure that the
forklift is stable by using blocks, wedges, wheel chocks and cribbage to
shore it safely in such a manner as to prevent slippage in the event of
malfunction of the elevating equipment.