OSHA Inspection: MARATHON BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

Mar 18, 1999

Abate by

Jul 1, 1999

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $200 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 was free from
recognized hazards
which were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in
that, employees
were exposed to fall hazards while working from an elevated work platform
performing
framing activities. The work platform, elevated to a height of 14 feet on
the forks of a
Gradal Material Handler #524D forklift had not been designed so that the
forks could be
position so as to pick up the platform in a stable and secure position.
The 4 foot wide by 8
foot long platform was constructed with plywood. No other means of fall
protection was
provided.
a) At 16950 E. Ohio, Aurora, CO: Marathon Builders, Inc., as controlling
contractor, did
not ensure their subcontractor's C.P.M.V., employees were protected from
injury
in that,
employees were performing framing activities on a job-made platform with a
fall in excess of
14 feet.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this
hazardous condition would be to follow, in accordance with ANSI B56.1-1975
by either
repair or replacement.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for
this item
(see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").

Issued

Mar 18, 1999

Abate by

Jul 1, 1999

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Mar 18, 1999

Abate by

Jul 1, 1999

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Mar 18, 1999

Abate by

Jul 1, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $800 Reduced

Issued

Mar 18, 1999

Abate by

Jul 1, 1999