OSHA Inspection: SHEARER/PENN CORPORATION

Issued

1998-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

1998-11-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2500.00 · Current $1750.00 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 falling from or being struck by the upper boom and/or
basket of a Asplundh
LR50 Aerial Lift:
a)  133 Carter Road, Princeton, NJ  08540 -
Employees were working in and around an aerial lift, which collapsed while
an employee
was elevated approximately 25 feet above ground level, without the
manufacturer's
recommended inspections having been completed.  On or about 06/29/98.
Note:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method
to correct
this hazard is to follow the manufacturer's recommended schedule of wire
rope cable
inspections.
ABATEMENT NOTE:  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19, Abatement Verification,
the employer will furnish certification that the described hazard has been
abated.
Documentation may include but is not limited to photographs, videos, work
orders,
invoices, training records and consultant reports.  Abatement
documentation must be
received by the Area Director within 13 calender days of the final
abatement date for this
violation.