OSHA Inspection: CORLEY BAILEY PLUMBING CO.

Issued

Jan 27, 2003

Abate by

Jan 31, 2003

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $750

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:
a)  On or about 26 Dec 2002 two employees were working in a man basket
being
elevated by a forklift.  The employees were replacing a 4 inch (101.6mm)
vent pipe.  The work
area was at an elevation of approximately 15 feet (4.572m).  The employees
were exposed to
a fall hazard due to the lack of a self locking access bar / door on the
basket.  The basket did
not have a load rating and did not have a toe board for the door area.
The forklift and basket
was not in compliance with ANSI B56.1-1969 in that they were not inspected
prior to use.
b)  The employees operating the man basket were exposed to a fall hazard
due to the lack
of training provided by the employer in operating this particular man
basket.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct the
hazards would be to obtain a man basket that is approved by the
manufacturer of the forklift and
use the basket with that specific forklift. Ensure that the basket has
self latching access bar/ door
that opens inward only.  Ensure that the basket and forklift meet the
requirements of ANSI
B56.1-1969.s