OSHA Inspection: BROOKWOOD BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

Jun 12, 1998

Abate by

Jun 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 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)  West Wall, Exterior Side of Building - On or about May 11, 1998, one
employee was
exposed to the hazard of falling approximately eight feet to the ground
below while standing on
the midrail of the guardrail system on the Brambles (s/n 19031) Self
Propelled Aerial Work
Platform.  This condition last existed on May 11, 1998.
Among other methods, one feasible and useful method to correct the hazard
is to develop,
implement and enforce a work rule such as stipulated in American National
Standards Institute
A92.5-1992 "American National Standard for Boom-Supported Elevating Work
Platforms."
7.11.1 - Personnel shall maintain a firm footing on the platform floor
while working therein.
Use of planks, ladders, or any other device on the aerial platform for
achieving additional height
or reach shall be prohibited.
No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.