OSHA Inspection: CHAMPION METAL & GLASS, INC.

Issued

Jun 11, 1997

Abate by

Jun 16, 1997

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

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: The hazard of falling.
a)Sports Authority Building, north side -  Employees were observed
working in the platform of a Snorkelift A50 aerial lift raised
approximately 35 feet in the air. The employees were not secured
by a safety harness/lanyard.   On or about 5/15/97.
ABATEMENT NOTES:
Among other methods, one feasible method to reduce the hazard is to:
1.Follow the manufacturers recommended procedures while operating a
boom supported elevating work platform (see Snorkelift Self Propelled
Aerial Work Platforms Manufacturer's Safety Information Pamphlet which
states:  "General Operation Safety Instructions:  WARNING - All
platform occupants MUST wear and use an approved safety belt as
required by OSHA.  Attach safety belt to the platform mid rail."), and
2.Train the employees in the proper procedures while operating aerial
lifts,
such as, but not limited to, the wearing of safety belts.