OSHA Inspection: ROYAL HOROWITZ/RAE

Issued

May 10, 1999

Abate by

Jun 12, 1999

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,625 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employmnent 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 fall hazard.
a)Warehouse, Royal Horowitz/Rae
A Royal Horowitz/Rae employee was raised on a pallet by a forklift truck
approximately 14.5
feet to knock down a pipe.  The Employee did not use an appropriate safety
platform or other
fall protection, and was exposed to a fall hazard of 14 feet to the
concrete floor below.
Violation observed on or about 4/1/99.
Abatement notes:Among others, one suitable method for abating this
hazardous condition is:
1)  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.
2)  Train all employees about the hazard of falls associated with improper
elevating methods,
and the proper application and use of safety platforms.
This violation requires both certification and documentation as
appropriate proof of abatement.

Issued

May 10, 1999

Abate by

Jun 25, 1999

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,625 Reduced

Issued

May 10, 1999

Abate by

Jun 25, 1999

Penalty

Initial $825 · Current $619 Reduced