OSHA Inspection: MENARDS

Issued

Aug 24, 2000

Abate by

Nov 15, 2000

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

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) Employees were exposed to a potential fall hazard while removing stock
from
elevated platforms due to the lack of enforcement in the use of proper
equipment.
Employees were allowed to climb on the framework of the storage platforms.
Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to
correct
this hazard would be to properly train the employees of the potential
hazards and to
enforce the use of an acceptable ladder, a mechanical lift with the use of
a body harness,
or an equivalent means of protection.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for
this item (see
enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion