OSHA Inspection: REITHOFFER SHOWS INC

Issued

Mar 11, 1997

Abate by

Apr 25, 1997

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

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 being struck by moving parts of
amusement rides:
a.On or about October 27, 1996 at the Pensacola, Florida Fairgrounds,
employees were exposed to being struck by gondolas when they entered
the ramp area while The Giant Gondola Wheel was in motion.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to develop, implement and enforce safety procedures
for entering the ramp area.  Employees should be trained in accordance
with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F770-93,
Standard Practices for Operation Procedures for Amusement Rides and
Devices, Section Four. This procedure should be done on a "ride by ride"
basis.

Issued

Mar 11, 1997

Abate by

Mar 17, 1998

Penalty

Initial $1,400 · Current $150 Reduced

Issued

Mar 11, 1997

Abate by

Mar 17, 1997

Penalty

Initial $1,400 · Current $150 Reduced

Issued

Mar 11, 1997

Abate by

Mar 17, 1997

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $150 Reduced

Issued

Mar 11, 1997

Abate by

Mar 17, 1997

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $150 Reduced

Issued

Mar 11, 1997

Abate by

Mar 17, 1997