OSHA Inspection: CHEYENNE HIGH SCHOOL

Issued

2001-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2001-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Nevada Revised Statute 618.375(1):  The employer did not furnish
employment and a place of
employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or
likely to cause death
or serious physical harm to employees:
The employer failed to ensure that an employee was protected while working
in a GENIE Z-
45/25J Aerial Lift from the following conditions:
a.At the west side of the building, an employee painting the outside trim
of a window
frame, was not utilizing the required personal fall protection device,
creating a fall
hazard of approximately 20 feet.
Reference: ANSI 92.5 - 1980 Boom-supported elevating work platform:
Section 13.2.1 - The work platform shall be used only in accordance with
the
manufacturer's/owner's operating instructions and safety rules.
Section 13.2.2 - (6) Check to see that all occupants' safety belts are on
and
properly attached.
One feasible means of abatement is to make sure that the proper personal
fall
protection equipment required to do the job is provided and utilized.