OSHA Inspection: LEASING SERVICES, INC.

Issued

May 13, 1993

Abate by

May 18, 1993

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 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)  The hazards of overturning and/or being struck by the Genie
personnel lift , serial number 1485-10418S, on or about 3/23/93,
while employee(s) were operating the lift without required outriggers,
stabilizers and leveling jacks outside the Holiday Inn Northwest.
One feasible and acceptable abatement method, among others, to
correct this  hazard is to inspect the location where work is to
be performed to ensure that no obstructions will interfere with the
installation of the outriggers and to stricktly enforce the
manufacturer's installation guidelines.  When the work area's
dimensions preclude the use of the equipment's safety features, an
alternative such as properly construced scaffolding could be used.
(b)  The hazards of overturning, mechanical failure, and or being
struck by the Genie personnel lift, serial number 1485-10418S, on
or about 3/23/93, in that a copy of the manufacturer's operating
manual was not available to train employees in the operating and
maintenance procedures.  One feasible and acceptable abatement method,
among others, to correct this  hazard is to keep a copy of the manual
in its designated place on the lift and prohibit employees from
operating the lift until they have read and understood the inspection,
maintenance, operational and other required procedures, such as but
not limited to the following:
1)  Prohibiting horizontal loading by pushing or pulling
from the lift or draping hoses over the sides of the basket; e.g.,
using 1500 p.s.i. sprayer against wall.
2)  Preventing moisture on the battery tops and hold downs;
3)  Inspecting, maintaining and properly assembling the
Genie lift.

Issued

May 13, 1993

Abate by

May 27, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,350 · Current $650 Reduced

Issued

May 13, 1993

Abate by

Jun 9, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Issued

May 13, 1993

Abate by

Jun 9, 1993

Issued

May 13, 1993

Abate by

Jun 17, 1993

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $1,250 Reduced

Issued

May 13, 1993

Abate by

Jun 17, 1993

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $1,250 Reduced

Issued

May 13, 1993

Abate by

Jun 17, 1993

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $1,250 Reduced

Issued

May 13, 1993

Abate by

May 25, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,350 · Current $563 Reduced

Issued

May 13, 1993

Abate by

Jun 2, 1993

Issued

May 13, 1993

Abate by

Jun 2, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,350 · Current $563 Reduced

Issued

May 13, 1993

Abate by

May 25, 1993

Issued

May 13, 1993

Abate by

May 25, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,350

Issued

May 13, 1993

Abate by

Jun 9, 1993