OSHA Inspection: FAITH BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

Sep 1, 1999

Abate by

Oct 4, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $1,050

General-duty citation text

OOOOOOOOVSection 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of
1970:  The
employer did not furnish a place of employment free from recognized
hazards that were likely
to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees
were subject to a fall
from a platform lifted by a rough terrain forklift.
North Ave/approximately 13 feet above grade - An employee preparing to
install windows from
a forklift elevated personnel platform was exposed to the following
hazards:
A.  The maximum workload was not indicated on the platform.
B.  The platform was attached to the forklift by a knotted rope through
wafer board.
C.  Restraining means for securing personnel was not provided.
D.  Access/egressing the platform from a window opening on the second
floor.
Among feasible means of abatement would be to comply with the American
Society of
Mechanical Engineers, ASME B56.6-1992 Safety Standard for Rough Terrain
Forklifts

Issued

Sep 1, 1999

Abate by

Sep 7, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500