OSHA Inspection: MARSCO MFG. L.L.C.

Issued

1997-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

1997-06-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1250.00 · Current $600.00 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:
a.  On or about March 26, 1997, on the manufacturing floor at the glass
loading area for the
production line, an employee stood on the raised forks of a forklift truck
(positioned over a
dumpster) breaking glass, thereby exposing him to the hazards of broken
bones,lacerations,
and cuts in the event of falling from the forks of the industrial truck.
Feasible and useful abatement methods for eliminating or alleviating this
hazard, among others are:
1. A platform should be secured to the lifting carriage or forks.
2. Restraining means such as rails, chains, etc., should be in place, or
a body belt with lanyard or deceleration device should be worn by the
person(s) on the platform.  The body belt should be designed to snugly
and comfortably fit all personnel using the platform.
3.An operator should be in the control position of the truck or available
to operate controls.

Issued

1997-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

1997-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $375.00 · Current $100.00 Reduced