OSHA Inspection: GLENERY WAREHOUSE, INC.

Issued

Aug 14, 1998

Abate by

Sep 16, 1998

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,125 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 a falling hazard:
a) Warehouse area:
Employee(s) were not provided  with an appropriate safety platform to
access upper levels in
that:  Employee was standing on the forks of a forklift truck raised to a
height of approximately
15 ft. exposing him to a fall to the concrete floor below.
Violation occurred on 6/11/98
"Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is
to utilize only platforms designed for use in elevating personnel with
forklifts. These platforms
must meet the requirements set forth in ANSI/ASME B56.1-1993 and train all
employees
about
the hazards of falls associated with improper elevating methods, and the
proper application and
use of safety platforms"
ABATEMENT NOTE: This violation requires documentation and certification of
abatement.
Please see enclosed "Important Notice".nt