OSHA Inspection: ERIC LUTZ CONSTRUCTION, CORP.

Issued

1999-05-11 00:00:00

Abate by

1999-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1500.00 · Current $750.00 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 fall hazard
a) Work site, front of building - An employee was elevated
approximately 14 feet high and was standing on (4) planks that
were suspended on the forks of a Lull rough terrain forklift, Model
# R622-4TC, SN # 75882 as he was attaching decorative trim.
The Pride Lull was parked on the curb with approximately the rear
third of the Lull extended into the street. The employee was
exposed to the hazard of falling 14 feet to the ground as fall
protection was not provided: On of about 05/07/99.
ABATEMENT NOTES:
Among others, one suitable method for abating this hazardous condition is
1. Utilize only platforms designed for the use of elevating personnel with
forklifts.  These
platforms must meet the requirements set forth in ANSI/ASME B56.6-1987
such as, but not
limited to, fall protection for employees.
2. Train all employees about the hazards of falls associated with improper
elevating methods and
the proper application and use of safety platforms.

Issued

1999-05-11 00:00:00

Abate by

1999-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $600.00 · Current $300.00 Reduced