OSHA Inspection: PRAIRIE CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS, INC.

Issued

2002-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2002-02-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1225.00 · Current $1225.00

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:
On or about November 14, 2001, in the south atrium area, an employee
standing on a single 2
inch by 12 inch wooden plank, which had one end setting on the end frame
of a fabricated frame
scaffold and the other end setting on the platform of the JLG Commander
scissors lift, model
number CM2033, was exposed to the hazard of falling 19.5 feet to the
concrete floor below, due
to the unauthorized use of a deck extension/attachment to the lift.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement
includes, but is not
limited to operating the JLG Commander scissors lift in accordance with
the instructions located
in the Operator's Manual and ANSI/SIA A92.6 - 1999, American National
Standard
for Self-
Propelled Elevating Work Platforms which state the following:
OPERATOR'S MANUAL - SECTION 1-6 OPERATION
Do not attach overhanging loads to the platform or increase the platform
size with
unauthorized deck extensions or attachments.
Always stand on platform floor, not boxes, planks, or railings.
When riding in or working from platform both feet must be firmly
positioned on deck.
Do not extend reach limits of this machine with additional equipment, such
as planks,
boxes, etc.
ANSI/SIA A92.6-1999 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE USER AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OPERATOR
Personnel footing.  Personnel shall maintain a firm footing on the
platform while
working thereon.  Climbing by occupants on the midrail or toprail of the
aerial platform
is prohibited.  The use of planks, ladders, or any other devices on the
platform for
obtaining additional height or reach is prohibited.

Issued

2002-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2002-02-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1225.00 · Current $1225.00

Issued

2002-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2002-02-19 00:00:00

Issued

2002-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2002-02-19 00:00:00

Issued

2002-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2002-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1225.00 · Current $1225.00

Issued

2002-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2002-03-06 00:00:00

Issued

2002-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2002-03-04 00:00:00