OSHA Inspection: FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF CLEVELAND - PGH. BRANCH

Issued

Mar 30, 1993

Abate by

May 3, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,625 · Current $1,300 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 employees were
exposed to fall hazards:
(a)  Facility;  The employer does not have an adequate training
program for employees in the safe use of ladders.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to train employees in the safe use of ladders.
In addition, the employer could institute use of a scissor lift where
possible for employees to work from.

Issued

Mar 30, 1993

Abate by

Apr 2, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,625 · Current $1,300 Reduced