OSHA Inspection: HOME OWNERS BARGAIN OUTLET (HOBO)

Issued

Mar 26, 2004

Abate by

Apr 1, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $1,225 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 the
hazard of falling twelve feet (12'):
a.  Flooring Department - On or about February 17, 2004, a forklift used
to raise and lower
personnel was not provided with an adequate safety basket or work
platform, thereby exposing
employees to fall hazards of up to 12 feet.
A feasible and acceptable method of abatement is:
1.  To use a safety platform or basket firmly secured to the lifting
carriage and/or forks,
and
2.  To have an operator in the control position of the truck or available
to operate the
controls.

Issued

Mar 26, 2004

Abate by

May 26, 2004

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $525 Reduced

Issued

Mar 26, 2004

Abate by

May 12, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $700 Reduced

Issued

Mar 26, 2004

Abate by

May 12, 2004

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $525 Reduced

Issued

Mar 26, 2004

Abate by

Apr 28, 2004