OSHA Inspection: D.L. MARKLEY & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Issued

Nov 12, 1998

Abate by

Dec 15, 1998

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

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 the
employee in that
employees were exposed to a radio frequency radiation shock and burn
hazard:
a.  On or about October 23, 1998, employees of the G.C. Zarnas Company
were exposed to
a high level radio frequency (RF) in excess of the recommended safe level
as set forth in
IEEE-C 95.1-1991 IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with respect to Human
Exposure to
Radio Frequency electromagnetic fields.  The controlling employer, D.L.
Markley and
Associates, Inc. did not ensure that all identified broadcasting systems
on the East Tower of
the Sears building in Chicago, Illinois were "turned off" or switched to
an alternate antennae
or tower before allowing employees of G.C. Zarnas to ascend and perform
their assigned
duties.

Issued

Nov 12, 1998

Abate by

Dec 15, 1998