OSHA Inspection: REED EXPOSITION MIDWAYS

Issued

Aug 18, 2005

Abate by

Aug 31, 2005

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 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
exposed to fall hazards
while climbing amusement rides for erection or dismantling:
(a)On or about August 1, 2005, Reed Exposition Midways located at State
Fair Park, West Allis, Wisconsin, employees were required to climb the
structures of the rides such as the Super Loop and Ferris Wheel during the
erection and dismantling of the rides without fall protection.  Employees
accessing or working on rides were exposed to falls at heights up to 60
feet above the ground level.
Among other methods, a feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is
to utilize an articulating boom lift to safely access heights.
Certification, and documentation/evidence of abatement is required.
Certification of abatement is required by 29 CFR Part 1903 and is to be
submitted within ten (10)
calendar days after the abatement date.ment

Issued

Aug 18, 2005

Abate by

Aug 31, 2005

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

Issued

Aug 18, 2005

Abate by

Sep 20, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $875 Reduced

Issued

Aug 18, 2005

Abate by

Sep 20, 2005