OSHA Inspection: BLAKE SHEETMETAL INC.

Issued

Apr 19, 1999

Abate by

Apr 22, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $750 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)At the Jobsite/Dogwood Elementary School - MEC Self Propelled
Elevating Work Platforms Sissor Lift! #2033ES was extended
with two employees working 14ft high on a 12 inch heating duct;
one employee worked while sitting on the top rail and was not
protected from falling;  On or about 12/3/98.
ABATEMENT NOTES:
Among other methods, one feasible method to reduce this hazard is to:
1.Train the operators to comply with ANSI Standard A92.6-1979 in
Section 14.2. "Self propelled Elevating Platforms" and Section
14.2.6 which states "Personnel shall maintain a firm footing on the
platform thereon unless they are secured by a safety harness/
lanyard fixed to manufacturer approved hard points.  Use of
railings, planks, ladders or any other device on the workplatform
not conforming to Section 14.3.3 for achieving addition height
shall be prohibited."
ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED AS OUTLINED IN PART 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Apr 19, 1999

Abate by

May 6, 1999

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $225 Reduced