OSHA Inspection: SMIDT CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Jun 28, 1999

Abate by

Jul 15, 1999

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $368 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Minn. Stat. 182.653 subd. 2:  The employer did not furnish to each
employee, conditions of employment and a place of employment free
from recognized hazards which caused or were likely to cause death
or serious injury to employees; specifically:
On May 4, 1999, employees were exposed to fall hazards in
excess of 15 feet while working from a personnel basket
attached to the forks of a rough terrain forklift telescoped
out to approximately 25 feet. The basket was not equipped with
an adequate guard rail system. Employees were not wearing any
personal fall arrest equipment.

Issued

Jun 28, 1999

Abate by

Jul 15, 1999

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $366 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Minn. Stat. 182.653 subd. 2:  The employer did not furnish to each
employee, conditions of employment and a place of employment free
from recognized hazards which caused or were likely to cause death
or serious injury to employees; specifically:
On May 4,1999 employees were exposed to injuries caused by
crushing hazards when a Lull Highlander forklift was used to
elevate them in a personnel platform when:
1) the combined weight of the platform, load, and personnel
exceeded one-third the capacity as indicated on the load
chart of the rough terrain forklift;
2) no information regarding maximum load, empty platform
weight, or minimum capacity of the forklift used was
posted on the platform;
3) the personnel platform was not adequately secured to the
lifting carriage of the forklift in a manner so as to
prevent the forks from rotating upwards; and
4) the width of the platform exceeded recommended
guidelines.

Issued

Jun 28, 1999

Abate by

Jul 15, 1999

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $366 Reduced