OSHA Inspection: NORTHSTAR SIGNS AND NEON, INC.

Issued

1999-11-23 00:00:00

Abate by

1999-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1500.00 · Current $600.00 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)Worksite-Employee was observed working from a Champ Uni-Lift Model 538
aerial lift approximately 22 feet without the use of a body harness or
lanyard. On
or about 11/03/99.
ABATEMENT NOTES:
Among other methods,one feasible method to reduce the hazard is to:
1.Follow ANSI/SIA A92.5-1992-Boom Supported Elevating Works
Platforms,section 8.8 states:" Ensure all personnel in the platform are
wearing
fall protection devices and other safety gear as required at all times"and
2.Train the employees in the proper procedures while operating aerial
lifts,
such as, but not limited to, the wearing of a safety harness with lanyard.
ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED AS OUTLINED IN PART 29 CFR 1903.19