OSHA Inspection: RELIABLE AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER, INC.

Issued

Apr 6, 2005

Abate by

Apr 11, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,000 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
not utilizing the "Raymond" order picker restraint system (bodybelt,
lanyard), exposing
employees to a fall hazard resulting in broken bones and head injuries,
etc.
a.The employer did not ensure that the"Raymond" order picker in the
warehouse area was
maintained and/or furnished with a restraint system for employees uses as
required by
ASME/ANSI B56.1-1988, Section 7.34.1.3.  Feasible and acceptable abatement
methods
include but are not limited to the following:
Employer must follow the instruction of the operator manual which states
"When using
an order picker lift truck, the operator shall wear the safety restraint
device at all times
during operationof the unit".
Employer must replace and/or repair the defective part (restraint system)
before operating
the "Raymond" order picker.

Issued

Apr 6, 2005

Abate by

Apr 11, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $250 Reduced