OSHA Inspection: ADRENALIN ADVENTURES, INC.

Issued

Jun 19, 1992

Abate by

Jun 24, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

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.   Shirley Acres, P & H 75T Hydraulic Truck Crane, Serial
No. 35672, used for "bungee jumping" purposes and the
crane manufacturer does not recommend such use of their
equipment, on or aobut May 16, 1992.
One feasible means of abatement would be to obtain written
approval from the manufacturer of any equipment involved in
such an application.

Issued

Jun 19, 1992

Abate by

Jun 24, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

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.   Shirley Acres - Employee hoisted and lowered in a personnel
platform connected to the hook of a P & H 75T Hydraulic
Truck Crane, serial #35672, as prohibited in Section
15-3.2.3.3 ANSI B30.15 Mobile Hydraulic Crane, on or
about May 16, 1992.
OHSA permits the use of crane suspended personnel platforms in the
construction setting if it is determined that in certain limited
situations some tasks could not be accomplished in a less hazardous
manner, or it was impossible to do such in any other manner.
The Bungee Jumping industry does not fall within the scope of con-
struction.  However, similar conditions existed that are recognized
hazards and warrant consideration under OSHA Standard 29 CFR
1926.550(g), such as, but not limited to:
- (g)(3)(ii)(a):  need for a boom angle indicator;
- (g)(3)(ii)(c):  need for an anti-two-blocking device;
- (g)(4)(i)(a) :  personnel platforms not designed by a qualified
engineer or a qualified person competent in
structural design;
- (g)(4)(i)(b) :  suspension systems not designed to minimize
tipping;
- (g)(4)(i)(c) :  platform capacity not known, thus not sure of
the five times max. intended load;
- (g)(4)(ii)(a):  guardrail system did not meet Subpart M, and not
enclosed from the toeboard to mid-rail;
- (g)(4)(ii)(b):  no grab rail provided;
- (g)(4)(ii)(d):  entrance chain not provided with restraining device
to prevent accidental opening;
- (g)(4)(ii)(f):  no head protection worn;
- (g)(4)(ii)(i):  personnel platform had no plate or marking
indicating the weight of the platform and rated
load capacity;
- (g)(4)(iv)(a):  rigging bridle not connected to a master link
or shackle;
- (g)(4)(iv)(b):  hook not of the type to be closed and locked;
- (g)(4)(iv)(d):  eyes in wire rope slings not fabricated with
thimbles;
- (g)(5)(i)    :  no trial lifts performed;
- (g)(5)(vi)   :  proof testing to 125of capacity not done, no
one knew the capacity of the platform;
- (g)(6)(iv)   :  crane operator left controls and platform was
suspended and occupied;
One feasible means of abatement would be to cease operations where
employees are required to be on the load or hook while hoisting,
lowering, swinging, or travelling.

Issued

Jun 19, 1992

Abate by

Jun 24, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

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.   Shirley Acres to assist in stabilizing the personnel
platform during "bungee jumping" activities the
platform is attached to the jib, thus the jib is being
used for purposes other than those recommended by the
manufacturer, on or about May 16, 1992.
One means of abatement would be to strickly adhere to
manufacturer's guidelines and recommendations, as specified
in Section 15-1.9.1.e, AnSI B30.15 Mobile Hyudraulic Cranes.

Issued

Jun 19, 1992

Abate by

Jun 24, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

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.   Shirley Acres, personnel platform secured to the boom/jib
and the "bungee jumper" jumping and swinging subjected the
boom of the P & H 75T Hydraulic Truck Crane to side loading,
on or about May 16, 1992.
One feasible means of abatement would be to discontinue the
practices of attaching the man-basket to the jib and to cease
still loading, as specified in Section 15-3.2.3.d ANSI B30.15
Mobile Hydraulic Cranes.

Issued

Jun 19, 1992

Abate by

Jun 24, 1992

Penalty

Initial $800 · Current $800

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.   Shirley Acres, the operator of the P & H Truck Crane
left this position, and the personnel platform and "Jump
Master" remained suspended, on or about May 16, 1992.
One feasible means of abatement would be to establish safe
work practices whereby crane operator(s) never leave the
controls with the load suspended, as specified in Section
15-3.2.4.a ANSI B30.15 Mobil Hydraulic Cranes.

Issued

Jun 19, 1992

Abate by

Jun 24, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

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.   Shirley Acres, the employee(s) were allowed to stand or
pass under the personnel platform while it was suspended,
on or about May 16, 1992.
One feasible means of abatement would be to establish safe
procedures and areas whereby ground crew employees are not in
any danger zone nor permitted to stand or pass under the load
or hook, as specified in Section 15.3.2.4.b, ANSI B30.15 Mobile
Hydraulic Cranes.

Issued

Jun 19, 1992

Abate by

Jun 24, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

Issued

Jun 19, 1992

Abate by

Jun 25, 1992

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $400