OSHA Inspection: SERVICE FORCE INC.

Issued

Jun 5, 2003

Abate by

Jul 30, 2003

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $2,000 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 a fall hazard:
a) 34 Exchange Place, Plaza 2, Jersey City NJ
Employee that was installing a compressor into a ceiling AC unit was
carrying an 80 pound
compressor up the ladder and lost his balance resulting in a 7-8 foot
fall.  The employee hit his
back on a credenza then hit the floor. The compressor landed on his chest.
"Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is
to use a Mini Electric Scissor Lift to lift the employee and equipment to
be installed".
Violation occurred on or about 3/28/2003.

Issued

Jun 5, 2003

Abate by

Jul 30, 2003

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Issued

Jun 5, 2003

Abate by

Jul 30, 2003

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Issued

Jun 5, 2003

Abate by

Jul 30, 2003