OSHA Inspection: SASCO ELECTRIC

Issued

Oct 27, 1997

Abate by

Oct 30, 1997

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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:
(a)Located along the east interior area of the structure in the Billards
#1 Room
employee(s) were exposed to the hazards associated with falls in excess of
14' and the
potential of being struck by a falling self-propelled elevating work
platform while working
from the elevated platform on a ramp.
Among other methods feasible and acceptable  to correct this hazard but
are not limited to:
1.Before and during aerial lift operation, conduct an area survey for
surface hazards.
2.Prior to each movement and repositioning ensure aerial platforms are
operated on a
surface within the limits specified by the manufacturer.
3.Maintain a safe distance and clearance from obstacles drop-offs.
depressions and ramp
edges.
4.Aerial platforms shall not be driven by grades sides of slopes or ramps
exceeding
those for which the aerial platform is rated by the manufacturer.
5.Specific to the Up-Right XL-19 manufacturers requirement. The platform
is not to be
elevated or the machine driven while elevated unless the aerial platform
is on a firm level
surface.

Issued

Oct 27, 1997

Abate by

Nov 4, 1997

Penalty

Initial $4,500