OSHA Inspection: T. N. WARD COMPANY

Issued

Dec 14, 1998

Abate by

Dec 17, 1998

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $1,250

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employmnent 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 the hazard of being struck by unstable materials:
a) Hotel Atrium, Lobby Balcony:  Employees were utilizing a KD 1500 knock
down lift in a
manner that was not approved by the manufacturer.  The equipment was being
used with the
boom in the opposite direction.  On or about 06/22/98.
One feasible and acceptable method among others to correct this hazard is
to:
1.  Re assemble the lift boom in accordance with the manufacturers
directions.
Assemble the upright column post into the cross axle with the flanges
facing
forward.
2.  Use an appropriate outrigger type hoist.

Issued

Dec 14, 1998

Abate by

Dec 17, 1998

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500