OSHA Inspection: AAA PAINTING

Issued

Jan 20, 1999

Abate by

Jan 26, 1999

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $390 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 allowed to work from elevated work platforms that were not
on level
surfaces:
(a)  Chapel - On or about January 7, 1999 and at times prior thereto,
the Skijack SJII 4626 scissor lift was not being operated in accordance
with the
manufacturers operating instructions in that it was parked on a ramp with
a grade of
approximately 7.1 to 8.6 percent while employees on it's elevated platform
masked,
painted and removed the masking along the top of the wall.  The distance
from the
floor to the ceiling in this area is approximately 30 feet.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
is to require and enforce the use of scaffolding with adjustable jacks.
Note: Abatement certification required for this item.

Issued

Jan 20, 1999

Abate by

Jan 26, 1999

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $310 Reduced

Issued

Jan 20, 1999

Abate by

Feb 1, 1999