OSHA Inspection: KNIGHT SIGN INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

2004-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2004-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $3675.00 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)At 2000 McFarland Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL - McDonalds Restaurant - On or
about
10/29/03, an employee working from the ladder of the S47 Aerial Ladder
Truck were
exposed to the hazard of the ladder retracting and/or collapsing due to a
defective cable.
The 40' by 5/16" cable had not been replaced since 1999.
Among others, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is
to inspect and
replace the cable as required by the Wilkie Manfacturer's Manual which
states under
"Lubrication & Inspection Specifications", page 7:  Inspect all steel
cable for any broken
strands, excess rust or corrosion or damaged areas.  Replace if any of
these are found in
cable.  Install new cable as per J.  Page 9 - "Inspection & Lubrication
Record" -"J" -
Install new cable every 24 months.

Issued

2004-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2004-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9800.00 · Current $7350.00 Reduced