OSHA Inspection: GILBERT CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Nov 25, 2002

Abate by

Dec 27, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer did not furnish
a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were
likely to cause death
or serious physical harm to employees in that an employee was exposed to
serious fall hazards
as a result of safe working procedures not being utilized.
9/9/02 - An employee elevated, approximately 20 feet above grade by a
forklift, was exposed
to fall hazards as a result of the following:
1.) The area around the forklift was not marked by cones or other means.
2.) The operator left the forklift controls and did not block the wheels.
9/21/02 - An employee was exposed to fall related hazards while being
riding
in a cage attached
to the mast and forks of a forklift.
Among feasible means of abatement would be to comply with the requirements
set forth in the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B.56.1-2000 - Safety
Standard for Low Lift
and High Lift Trucks.
Abatement certification required for this item.

Issued

Nov 25, 2002

Abate by

Dec 27, 2002

Penalty

Initial $12,500 · Current $6,300 Reduced