OSHA Inspection: PJAX

Issued

2002-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2002-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1925.00 · Current $1444.00 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 fall hazard:
a)Employee was lifted on a platform at a height of approximately six feet
to change light
bulbs.  The platform was not attached to the forklift and other fall
protection, and was
exposed to a fall hazard of six feet to the concrete floor below.
Violation observed on or about 8/29/02.
ABATEMENT NOTES:AMONG OTHERS, SUITABLE METHODS FOR ABATING THIS
HAZARDOUS CONDITION IS:
1.Utilize only platforms designed for use in elevating personnel with
forklifts.  These
platforms must meet the requirements set forth in ANSI/ASME B56.1-1993.
2.Train all employees about the hazard of falls associated with improper
elevating methods,
and the proper application and use of safety platforms.
This violation requires both certification and documentation as
appropriate proof of abatement.

Issued

2002-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2002-09-25 00:00:00