OSHA Inspection: GIRE CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Oct 12, 2004

Abate by

Oct 29, 2004

Penalty

Initial $875 · Current $481 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:
On September 9, 2004, at the construction site located at 2413 North Neil
Street,
Champaign, Illinois 61820, employees were exposed to fall hazards while
working from the
platform resting on the forks of the rough terrain forklift because:
a)one side and one end of the personnel platform was missing the required
straining means, such as, but not limited to, a railing, chain or cable and
employees were not wearing harnesses and lanyards.  The employees were
exposed to a fall of approximately 28'-2-1/4".
b)an air hose was used as a straining means on one side and one end of the
personnel platform and employees were not wearing harnesses and lanyards.
The employees were exposed to a fall of approximately 28'-2-1/4".
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
is to:
a)be certain that required straining means such as railings, chains,
cable, body
belt(s) with lanyard(s), etc. are in place and properly used in accordance
with
ASME B56.6-2002, American National Safety Standard for Rough Terrain
Forklift Trucks.

Issued

Oct 12, 2004

Abate by

Nov 5, 2004

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $385 Reduced

Issued

Oct 12, 2004

Abate by

Nov 5, 2004

Issued

Oct 12, 2004

Abate by

Oct 18, 2004

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,375 Reduced

Issued

Oct 12, 2004

Abate by

Nov 15, 2004