OSHA Inspection: FERNANDES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.

Issued

Aug 20, 1997

Abate by

Nov 3, 1997

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,500 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 work conditions which increased the possibility of
physical injury:
jobsite:  employees were not adequately trained in the safe operation of
the Snorkel Economy
Wildcat Series 1200, dual wheel hydraulic drive, self-propelled elevating
work platform, model
#BC-2133-2W, serial #EK77622.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that all employees read and
understand the
manufacturer's instructions and safety rules and are fully trained in the
operation of self-
propelled elevating work platforms in accordance with ANSI standard
A92.6-1979,  which
includes, but is not limited to, a thorough inspection of the equipment
and the work area prior
to use to ensure that:
1/ the work platform will travel and be used on a firm and level surface
2/ the load and its distribution shall never exceed the manufacturer's
rated capacity
3/ the work area and path of travel is free of debris and obstructions
4/ employees inspect functional controls for proper operation and that
safety devices are not
altered or disabled
5/ employees read and understand all decals, warnings, and instructions in
the safe operation of
the work platform
6/ employees inspect for defects such as hydraulic leaks, loose wire
connections, and tire
damage on a daily basis

Issued

Aug 20, 1997

Abate by

Nov 3, 1997

Penalty

Initial $42,000 · Current $23,500 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 serious physical injuries from an elevated platform that
was extended beyond
the maximum travel height:
jobsite:  on April 28, 1997, two employees were exposed to fall hazards of
20 feet 2 inches from
a Snorkel Economy Wildcat Series 1200, dual wheel hydraulic drive,
self-propelled elevating
work platform, model #BC-2133-2W, serial #EK77622, due to a travel height
limit switch that
was rendered inoperable.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that all safety devices are
functional
for proper operation
and are not in anyway altered or disabled in accordance with ANSI standard
A92.6-1979 and
the manufacturer's operating/maintenance manual.