OSHA Inspection: ADVANCE LOGISTICS, L.L.C.

Issued

Jul 5, 2002

Abate by

Aug 21, 2002

Penalty

Initial $1,300 · Current $650 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 in that employees were exposed
to:
Within the confines of this facility:  Employees at this facility failed
to use seat belts during their normal work
activities.  Seat belts were provided on each of the nine (9) fork lifts
used at this facility.  Fork lift operators
normally load and unload transport trucks and are exposed to tip over
hazards.  Recognition of the hazard of
forklift tip over and the need for operators to use an operator restraint
system is evidenced by certain
requirements in the more current version of ANSI B56.1 consensus standard
for powered industrial trucks, and
ASME B56.1-2000 - Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks.
Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this
violation.  The
documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable
measurements
or
monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be
helpful.  The
abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations(s).