OSHA Inspection: R.J. BEISCHEL BUILDING CO.

Issued

Aug 9, 2001

Abate by

Aug 14, 2001

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,150 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 the hazards related to the JLG scissor lift (SJ9722),
located near the east wall
of the gymnasium, being tipped over as a result of operating (traveling)
it in the close proximity
of an unprotected floor opening:
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is to ensure that
prior to traveling with the JLG that the work area be inspected for
potential hazards and during
travel ensure that a safe distance be maintained from obstacles, debris,
drop-offs, holes,
openings, depressions, ramps, soft or uneven surfaces as described in the
JLG operations manual
and A92.6-1900 American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards for
self-propelled
elevating work platforms.

Issued

Aug 9, 2001

Abate by

Aug 14, 2001

Penalty

Initial $1,350 · Current $1,350