OSHA Inspection: WYATT CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.

Issued

Sep 25, 1997

Abate by

Nov 13, 1997

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $700

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 fall hazards from an elevated personnel platform:
(a)Wyatt Construction Co., Inc. at 3900 Colorado Avenue, (Bldg. A),
Boulder,
CO:  On or before 08-27-97, the controlling employer did not ensure that a
wooden, job-made personnel platform used in conjunction with a
rough-terrain
forklift (Dynalift D4P 80) was properly designed, constructed, secured,
utilized and maintained.  Condition exposed employees to hazard of fall
from
elevation.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to design, construct, utilize and maintain the
personnel
platform in accordance with ASME/ANSI B56.6-1992, Safety Standard for
Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks.
Note:The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is located at
345 East 47th Street, New York, N.Y., 10017.  Copies of standards
can be obtained by using the toll-free telephone number which is 1-800-
843-2763.
Abatement Note:  Warning tag (or citation copy) may be required for this
item (see enclosed
1903.19; paragraph (i) Movable Equipment).
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see
enclosed "Sample
Abatement-Certification Letter").

Issued

Sep 25, 1997

Abate by

Sep 30, 1997

Penalty

Initial $875 · Current $875