OSHA Inspection: HANSEN DECK ERECTORS, INC.

Issued

Sep 8, 1998

Abate by

Sep 11, 1998

Penalty

Initial $375 · Current $375

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)  Northwest Corner, Stairwell - On or about August 13, 1998, one
employee was exposed
to the hazard of falling between approximately 10 and 30 feet to the
ground below while
working out of a Snorkelift (s/n 9535651295) Self Propelled Aerial Work
Platform.  This
condition last existed on August 13, 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."
8.3(g) - Ensure all personnel in the platform are wearing fall protection
devices and other
safety gear as required at all times.
No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.