OSHA Inspection: PETER BRAUHN DBA HIGHPRESSURE CLEAN

Issued

1999-01-20 00:00:00

Abate by

1999-01-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $750.00 · Current $750.00

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) Graceland Court Town homes, Chicago, IL 60613 - On or about October 26,
1998, two employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of falling between
approximately 20 and 25 feet to the ground below while working out of a
Snorkelift (s/n 838055) and a Grovemanlift (s/n 838034) Self Propelled
Aerial
Work Platform without utilizing their personal fall protection. This
condition last
existed on October 26, 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.