OSHA Inspection: RAW SHEETMETAL, INC.

Issued

Jul 13, 2001

Abate by

Jul 25, 2001

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $750 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 were free from recognized
hazards that were
causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:
Employees working from the Aerial Manlift(s) were exposed to injuries from
falls due to the
lack of fall protection as required by the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI A92.5-
1992) Standard for Boom Supported Elevated Work Platforms.
a.  On or about July 6, 2001, at the jobsite located at 601 E. 43rd
Street, Chicago, Illinois
60653, an employee working from a Grove Manlift, Model MZ66B Serial Number
#45554, was
not tied off while operating a manlift approximately 25 feet to 30 feet
above ground level.
A Feasible and useful means of abatement includes, but is not limited to
the following action:
1.  Ensure that all employees who work in an aerial lift are provided with
and
use a safety
harness and lanyard which is correctly donned and used according to the
manufacturer's
recommendations.o/   J      (y  (y   J      p\

Issued

Jul 13, 2001

Abate by

Jul 23, 2001