OSHA Inspection: P&A CONSTRUCTION

Issued

May 10, 2006

Abate by

May 15, 2006

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

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 the condition(s) listed below:
At the construction site of a Motel 8, located at 6510 & I-27, Lubbock, TX
79413, for the
period of time up to and including 03 May 2006: an employee was observed
working from
(entering and exiting an elevated platform at the eve of the roof of a
motel under construction
and exposed to 31' fall hazards) and the fork lift was not in plain view,
nor was the attendant
within 25' of the lift. ANSI B56.1 - 1975, paragraph 603 states "Powered
industrial truck
operators shall abide by the safety rules and practices in 604, 605, 606
and 607." ANSI B56.1 -
1975, paragraph 604, section E states "When the operator of an industrial
truck is dismounted
and within 25 feet (7600 mm) of the truck which remains in his view, the
load
engaging means
shall be fully lowered, controls neutralized and brakes set to prevent
movement." ANSI B56.1 -
1975, paragraph 604, section F states "A powered industrial truck is
unattended when the
operator is 25 feet (7600 mm) or more from the truck which remains in his
view, or whenever
the operator leaves the truck and is not in his view.
One feasible and acceptable abatement would be to ensure all employees are
trained in and
comprehend the ASME/ANSI standards.
Note: Abatement certification and supporting documentation are required
for this item.

Issued

May 10, 2006

Abate by

May 15, 2006

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500