OSHA Inspection: CARLSON CUSTOM FRAMING

Issued

May 26, 1999

Abate by

Jun 1, 1999

Penalty

Initial $375 · Current $225 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 fall hazards from an elevated personnel platform:
(a)Carlson Custom Framing at 807 Mountain Avenue (Berthoud National Bank)
Berthoud, CO 80513:  On and before 04-07-99, the employer did not ensure
that a wooden, job-made personnel platform used in conjunction with a rough
terrain forklift (LULL #8448) was properly designed, constructed, utilized
and
maintained.  Condition exposed employees to an approximate 27 foot fall
hazard.
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
for
a fee 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

May 26, 1999

Abate by

Jun 13, 1999

Penalty

Initial $225

Issued

May 26, 1999

Abate by

Jun 13, 1999

Issued

May 26, 1999

Abate by

May 30, 1999

Penalty

Initial $375 · Current $225 Reduced

Issued

May 26, 1999

Abate by

Jun 13, 1999

Penalty

Initial $375