OSHA Inspection: LENZ DECORATING

Issued

Jan 23, 1995

Abate by

Jan 30, 1995

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $800 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 falls from aerial lifts:
Lowes construction site, As controlling employer, did not ensure that
aerial lifts used on the site
were used in accordance with ANSI A92.6 and ANSI A92.5.
a)Employees climbed on midrails to gain additional height on aerial lifts
used by Lenz
Decorating.
b)Aerial lift used by Lenz Decorating did not have safety instructions
from the rental
company or aerial lift manufacturer.
Feasible and acceptable abatement methods include but are not necessary
limited to:
1.Provide directional controls that are clearly marked to the function and
of the type that
return to the off or neutral position.
2.Provide each platform with an appropriate operating/maintenance manual.
3.Provide daily inspection on the aerial lift for cracked welds, hydraulic
leaks, damaged
control cable, loose wire connection, and tire damage. Inspect control
daily for proper
operation.
4.All modifications and alterations to work platforms shall be certified
in writing by the
manufacturer or by equivalent entity.
5.Provide fall arrest when employee must gain additional height on aerial
lifts.
6.Provide operator training in the manufacturer's instruction and safety
rules.

Issued

Jan 23, 1995

Abate by

Feb 10, 1995

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $400 Reduced

Issued

Jan 23, 1995

Abate by

Jan 26, 1995

Issued

Jan 23, 1995

Abate by

Feb 10, 1995

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $400 Reduced

Issued

Jan 23, 1995

Abate by

Jan 26, 1995

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $800 Reduced